'Little Tokyo' Beef Teriyaki Stir Fry

Price per serving for two: $2.25

You will need to buy Angus beef steak strips for stir fry, onion, green pepper, yellow squash and teriyaki sauce if you don't have on hand in the pantry. Also, I like to use linguine noodles as a base; but, you can use rice noodles. To spice this recipe up, fresh chopped garlic, grated ginger, a squeeze of lime  is a nice touch but with kids it can be too strong.

First, start a pot of water on the cook top to boil your noodles. Then, do as you would for any stir fry. Chop your onion, green pepper and slice your squash. In a large skillet, melt in 3 tbs of olive oil and the same of coconut oil. Throw in the fresh veggies and stir fry. In a few minutes, add about 1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce. If the water if boiling, add your pasta. When the vegetables are just tender, move aside or take out from the skillet so that you can quick stir fry your beef strips. It takes no more than 3-4 min. to cook the beef.

Check your noodles which should have been in a rolling boil now for about 8 min.  You want your pasta to be firm but not chewy. I always take out a piece to test. If they are ready, drain and quickly rinse. Pour out your pasta onto a low lipped serving plate and then pour over the top your stir fry and garnish with fresh parsley. If you want to zest it up, toss in some fresh crushed garlic and grated ginger with a squeeze of lively lime. I also keep a bottle of soy sauce in the table... since some in my family like the additional taste.

Tutti a Tavola!