Spicy Pan-Fried Sirloin Steak with Noodles

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (1 3/4-pound) boneless sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
• 2 cups sliced onion
• 2 cups chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 (14 1/4-ounce) can low-salt beef broth
• 5 cups cooked medium egg noodles (8 ounces uncooked pasta)

Preparation

1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of beef; cook for 1 minute on each side. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining beef; set aside.
3. Add onion and bell pepper to pan; sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder mixture, flour, and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, juice, and beef broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Return the beef to pan, and cook for 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve over egg noodles.