Sliced grilled steak with a bowl of noodle salad on a white plate.

Pacific Rim Grilled Steak & Noodle Salad

Name: Pacific Rim Grilled Steak & Noodle Salad
Prep time: 12 h
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Beef
Ingredients: 1 beef Flank Steak (1-1/2 to 2 pounds); Toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions (optional); Marinade & Dressing:; 2/3 cup teriyaki marinade and sauce; 1/2 cup orange marmalade; 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 4 garlic cloves, minced; Noodle Salad:; 8 ounces uncooked whole grain, whole wheat or regular spaghetti; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips; 1 cup carrot, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices; 1/2 cup fresh chopped fresh basil and/or mint

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 6 - 12 hours
Cook Time: 15 - 30 minutes

Ingredients:

1 beef Flank Steak (1-1/2 to 2 lb)
Toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions (optional)

Marinade & Dressing:

2/3 cup teriyaki marinade and sauce
1/2 cup orange marmalade
3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced

Noodle Salad:

8 oz uncooked whole grain, whole wheat or regular spaghetti
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 cup carrot, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup fresh chopped fresh basil and/or mint

Directions:

Combine marinade ingredients in glass measuring cup, whisking until just blended.
Cover and refrigerate 2/3 cup for dressing.
Place beef steak and remaining marinade in plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli, bell pepper and carrot during last 3 minutes of cooking; drain.
Place pasta mixture in large serving bowl. Stir in basil.
Heat reserved 2/3 cup dressing in microwave on HIGH 30 to 60 seconds or until hot, stirring once.
Add to pasta mixture, tossing to combine. Set aside.
Cook's Tip: Noodle Salad can be made ahead. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preheat grill to medium.
Meanwhile, remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on cooking grid. Grill, covered, 16 to 21 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
Carve steak diagonally across the grain into slices; sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
Serve steak with noodle salad.