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.
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
- To ensure your flank steak is perfectly tender, slice it against the grain as thinly as possible. Freezing the steak for 15-20 minutes before slicing makes this task much easier.
- Don't overcrowd your skillet when cooking the beef. If necessary, cook the steak in two batches to ensure it crisps up rather than steams, which is crucial for the texture of these Thai beef noodles.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water or broth to loosen the noodles and prevent them from drying out. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcrowd your skillet when cooking the beef. If necessary, cook the steak in two batches to ensure it crisps up rather than steams, which is crucial for the texture of these Thai beef noodles.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water or broth to loosen the noodles and prevent them from drying out. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.