Apricot Beef With Sesame Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 lb thinly sliced beef
• cut into strips
• 1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles
• uncooked
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cups snow peas
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• diced large
• 34 cup apricot preserves
• 12 cup beef broth
• 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• divided

Instructions

1. Combine the sliced beef with dried chili flakes, mustard, soy sauce and garlic (if using) refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
2. Cook noodles according to package directions (omitting seasoning packages).
3. Heat oil in large skillet, over medium-high heat, until hot.
4. Add beef with marinade; stir-fry 2 minutes.
5. Add noodles, preserves, broth, onions, and 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
6. Cook 1 minute, or until heated through.
7. Top with remaining sesame seeds before serving.