Sesame Beef Thai Noodle Dinner made with leftover roast beef is an easy dinner that combines a spicy sesame Asian sauce over Thai noodles, peppers, fresh cilantro and snow peas.

If you have leftover steak or roast beef you can use it in this meal as a delicious way to turn those leftovers into an entire new dinner. The fresh, homemade sauce can be customized to suite your flavor and spice level preferences; making it a great family dinner that everyone will love.

Asian inspired dinners a delicious and satisfying option that we love. If you are looking for another simple recipe be sure to check out our Crock Pot Asian Beef Broccoli Dinner.

Roast beef is great to use for leftover beef recipes. The rich flavor and thin cuts make it easy for everyone to enjoy, and it’s a cinch for stir fries, casseroles, and skillet dinners. If you are looking for a simple way to prepare a roast beef, follow our Easy Instant Pot Roast Beef Dinner.

What is Sesame Beef made of?

Sesame Beef is usually made from strips of round steak marinated with soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil and cooked in scallions. It is served over rice or rice noodles and most often topped with cooked veggies like snow peas, broccoli, and water chestnuts.

How do you make Beef Stir Fry without it being chewy?

Thin, tender cuts of beef is key when making Beef Stir Fry dinners. This will increase the flavor and prevent the meat from becoming tough and chewy. Sirloin, tri-tip, ribeye, and strips of top loin are great cuts for Beef Stir Fry meals. If you have leftover Roast Beef like we did, it’s another fantastic option.

Are Stir Fry Rice Noodles healthy?

Thai Rice Noodles are low fat and moderate in total calories making them a great choice for stir fry dinners. They pair very well with high fiber veggies and flavor filled sauces, and make a great base for all meats used in Asian dinners.

Sesame Beef Thai noodle dinner makes great leftovers, as the noodles hold texture and don’t mush up.

Sesame Beef Thai Noodle Dinner Recipe

You can cook a roast ahead to make this Sesame Beef Noodle dinner. However, leftover sliced beef will speed up this already very fast and easy recipe making it a very family friendly weeknight meal option.

If you have some leftover roast or steak kicking around in the fridge, this is a good way to use it. We have also included instructions for cooking up your meat raw too.

If you are using raw meat: Look for the * for raw meat directions below the numbered steps. You will need two skillets.

Leftover Beef instructions

1. Layer sliced roast beef into a shallow baking dish
2. Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a medium bowl
3. Pour the marinade over the beef slices and store in the fridge
4. Heat the water for the noodles and cook according to the package directions
5. Heat a large skillet to medium high and add oil
6. Add the onions, peppers and snow peas and cook until the onions are transparent
7. Add the meat mixture and all its marinade juices to the skillet and cook on low, until the marinade thickens into a nice sauce
8. Drain the noodles and serve on the plate with the stir fry ladled on top
9. Garnish with sesame seeds, cilantro, parsley or fresh basil

Raw Beef instructions

• Slice your steak or roast into thin slices, cutting across the grain of the meat
• Marinate it as directed above in step 3 (do not add the cornstarch yet)
• Add your marinaded raw meat slices and all the marinade juice into a large skillet, before the vegetables, in step 6, and quickly cook until browned on both sides
• Cook the vegetables in a separate skillet as directed in step 6
• After the vegetables and meat are cooked combine them in the skillet and add the cornstarch mixed with water.
• Cook as directed in step 7 and finish as directed in steps 8 and 9

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recipe source: Ree at food network