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An easy and affordable family dinner, Spiced Sour Cream Chicken takes just five minutes to prep and can be made ahead.

Spiced Sour Cream Chicken

sour cream

lemon juice

garlic

red pepper flakes

Chinese Five Spice Powder

chicken drumsticks

Mix sauce

Combine sauce ingredients in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat.

Marinade and Bake

Let sit on counter for 15 minutes OR cover and marinade in fridge up to 24 hours. 

Bake chicken

Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet, then bake at 350F about 45 minutes or until cooked through, flipping once during baking.

This easy and delicious beef stir fry takes 15 minutes to prepare. Learn how to create this delightful recipe with no fuss, no fancy ingredients, and very little time. Plus, it&#039;s the best way to use up leftover ingredients.

Beef Noodle Stir Fry

(15.8 ounces) - Fresh Udon Noodles

Cumin Seeds

Coriander Seeds

Garlic Cloves, Thinley Sliced

(14 ounces) - Beef Fillet, Thinly Sliced

(7.05 ounces)

Tbsp (40 milliliters) - Soy Sauce

Tbsp (40 milliliters) - Oyster Sauce

Spring Onion (Scallion), Thinly Sliced

Coriander (Cilantro) To Serve

Heat Noodles

Place the fresh udon noodles in boiling water, sit for 10 minutes, and drain. 

Toast Spices

Place a pan or wok over medium-high heat and add the Szechuan peppercorns, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds. Toast for 1 ½ minutes or until golden and cracking. Remove from heat and grind to a powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. 

Stir fry Beef

Place the same wok over high heat. Add the garlic and stir fry for 40 seconds to 1 minute. Add the sliced beef fillet and stir fry for 2 ½ minutes. Add the ground spices and stir fry for another 1 minute. 

Stir Fry Sauce

Add the bok choy, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, stir to combine, and cook for 1 - 1 ½  minutes. Add the noodles, mix well until everything is incorporated, and add the chilli flakes (optional).

Serve

Remove the wok from the heat and serve in bowls. Garnish with thinly sliced spring onion (scallion), chilli flakes &amp; coriander (cilantro). Dig in.

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Jack, you’re fast becoming a legend in our house! Quick, delicious and the Szechuan pepper really made it stand out. We all really enjoyed it. Thanks.

Creamy Spiced Steak Pasta is a high-protein, budget-friendly meal prep recipe combining tender steak, savoury spices, and a rich, creamy sauce. Easy and delicious!

Creamy Spiced Steak Pasta Meal Prep

Tbsp (20 milliliters)

(1.9lb) - Topside

Salt & Pepper

Unsalted Butter

Garlic Cloves, Grated

¼ Cup (60 milliliters) - Beef, Chicken or Vegetable Stock

Cream

Smoked Paprika

(7.05 ounces) - Baby Spinach

Penne

Flat Leaf Parsley, Chopped

Parmigiano Reggiano, Grated

Black Pepper

Cook Pasta

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta 1 minute less than the packet instructions. Drain and reserve roughly ½ cup of pasta water.

Slice Steak

Slice the steak into thin strips and place it in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.

Sear Steak

Place a large, high-rimmed pan over high heat. Add olive or avocado oil and sear the steak in batches for 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove and set aside.

Sauce

In the same pan, back over medium-high heat, add unsalted butter and allow it to melt. Add the grated garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Deglaze with stock and cook for 1 minute. Add unsweetened evaporated milk or cream, smoked paprika, chilli powder or flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine, bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 5-6 minutes or until reduced.

Add Pasta

Add the baby spinach and cooked pasta and cook for 1 minute, or until the baby spinach has wilted and the pasta is coated in the sauce. Add the cooked steak and resting juices. Mix to combine and remove from heat.

Portion

Serve in 6-7 meal prep containers. Garnish with flat-leaf parsley and parmigiana reggiano.

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