30 Minute Thai Basil Beef Noodles
Saucy, salty, and just the right amount of spice. Finish with toasted garlicky sesame seeds...so delish!
Servings: 4
Calories: 585kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Pad Thai/wide rice noodles
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Thai chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste (optional)
- black pepper and chili flakes
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil (or olive oil)
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, sliced
- 1 shallot, sliced
- 4-6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped pickled ginger
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro or Thai basil
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Soak the rice noodles according to packaged directions, then drain.2. To make the sauce. In a bowl, combine the tamari/soy sauce, Thai chili sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, lemongrass, black pepper, and chili flakes.3. Add the oil, beef, and bell peppers to a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook until the beef becomes crispy, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter, the shallot, 3 cloves garlic, ginger, and a pinch of chili flakes. Continue to cook the beef in the butter until the garlic begins to turn golden, 1-2 minutes.4. Add the noodles and sauce, tossing to combine. Cook until the noodles are warmed through and begin soaking up the sauce, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Add the cilantro/basil, and green onions, and toss again.5. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 clove of garlic, and the sesame seeds in a small skillet. Cook until toasted, 5. minutes. 6. Serve the noodles topped with green onions, peanuts, and garlicky sesame seeds. Add a squeeze of lime juice.
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Notes
Homemade Sweet Thai Chili Sauce: Mix 1/3 cup honey, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1-2 tablespoons chili sauce or hot sauce, 2 teaspoons lime zest, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1 clove grated garlic in a glass jar. Shake or stir well. Use as directed.
Nutrition
Calories: 585kcal
