30 Minute Thai Red Curry Basil Beef Noodles
30 Minute Thai Red Curry Basil Beef Noodles with homemade basil garlic oil, savory beef, and a crisp pickled salad for an easy summer dinner!
Servings: 6
Calories: 687kcal
Ingredients
The Pickled Salad
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 cup mixed Thai basil and cilantro
The Beef
- 1/2 cup sesame or avocado oil
- 1/3 cup green onions, sliced
- 1-3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- chili flakes
- 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil or basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 ounces rice noodles, cooked
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/2 cup roasted salted cashews chopped
Instructions
- 1. To make the salad, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and toss well. Set aside.2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot, but not smoking.3. In a large heatproof bowl, combine the green onions, curry paste, garlic, ginger, basil, cilantro, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Carefully pour the hot oil over the herbs.4. In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the tamari.5. Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain, then immediately toss with the curry herb oil.6. Divide the noodles among bowls. Top with the beef, pickled salad, and cashews.
Nutrition
Calories: 687kcal
