====== Spicy Beef & Sesame Noodles ======
This irresistible noodle dish has all the makings of a comfort food favorite. You'll bring together tender ramen noodles, beef, and bok choy with a rich, saucy combo of sweet soy glaze, nutty tahini, and spicy sambal.\\

=== Nutrition ===
950 Calories / Serving\\

=== Ingredients ===
  * 10 oz Ground Beef{{ :0123_2pm_large_feature.jpeg?200|}}
  * 1/2 lb Fresh Ramen Noodles
  * 2 cloves Garlic
  * 10 oz Baby Bok Choy
  * 3 Tbsps Soy Glaze
  * 2 Tbsps Tahini
  * 1 Tbsp Vegetarian Ponzu Sauce
  * 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
  * 1 Tbsp Sambal Oelek
  * 3 Tbsps East Asian- Style Sautéed Aromatics
  * 1 tsp Black & White Sesame Seeds

=== Steps ===
1) Prepare the ingredients & make the sauce\\ {{ :1213_2pm_spicy-beef-sesame-noodles-bok-choy_065_web.jpeg?200|}}
  * Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with water; cover and heat to boiling on high.
  * Wash and dry the fresh produce.
  * Peel and roughly chop 2 cloves of garlic.
  * Cut off and discard the root endsof the bok choy; roughly chop.
  * In a bowl, whisk together the tahini, soy glaze, ponzu sauce, 2 tablespoons of water, and as much of the sambal oelek as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be.
2) Cook the beef & bok choy\\ 
  * In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot.{{ :1213_2pm_spicy-beef-sesame-noodles-bok-choy_069_web.jpeg?200|}}
  * Add the beef and chopped garlic. Cook, stirring frequently and breaking the meat apart with a spoon, 4 to 6 minutes, or until the beef is browned.
  * Carefully drain off and discard any excess oil.
  * Using a spoon, move the beef to one side of the pan.
  * Add the sautéed aromatics (carefully, as the liquid may splatter) and chopped bok choy to the other side of the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened and the beef is cooked through.
  * Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.
3) Cook the noodles
  *  Meanwhile, add the noodles to the pot of boiling water, stirring gently to separate. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat.{{ ::2p_fresh_ramen_web.jpeg?200|}}
  * Drain thoroughly and rinse under warm water 30 seconds to 1 minute to prevent sticking.
  * Return to the pot; add the sesame oil and stir to thoroughly coat.
4) Finish the noodles & serve your dish
  * Add the cooked noodles and sauce to the pan of cooked beef and bok choy; season with salt and pepper.{{ :1004_2pm-cumin-sichuan-beef_081_web.jpeg?200|}} 
  * Cook on medium-high, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the noodles are thoroughly coated and combined.
  * Turn off the heat.
  * Serve the finished noodles garnished with the sesame seeds. Enjoy!