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30-Minute Thai Basil Beef Noodles - thai beef noodles

30-Minute Thai Basil Beef Noodles

Quick and flavorful Thai basil beef noodles tossed with wide rice noodles, tamari, and a hint of chili sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4
Calories 480 kcal

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

Instructions
 

  • Soak the rice noodles according to packaged directions, then drain.
  • In a bowl, combine the tamari/soy sauce, Thai chili sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, lemongrass, black pepper, and chili flakes to make the sauce.
  • Add the sesame oil, beef, and bell peppers to a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook until the beef becomes crispy, about 5 minutes.
  • 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 and toss again.
  • Serve the noodles immediately.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.