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Spicy Thai-Inspired Beef Noodles: A Flavor-Packed Stir-Fry You Can Make at Home

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
Enjoy a vibrant and spicy Thai-inspired beef noodle stir-fry packed with fresh herbs, crunchy peanuts, and bold flavors, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

For the Noodles & Sauce

  • 6 ounces wide rice noodles (Pad Thai style)
  • 0.33 cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 0.25 cup Thai chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste (optional)
  • to taste Black pepper and red chili flakes

For the Stir-Fry

  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 2 bell peppers bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 shallot shallot, thinly sliced
  • 4–6 cloves garlic, chopped (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon pickled ginger, chopped

For Garnish

  • ½ cup fresh cilantro or Thai basil, chopped
  • 4 green onions green onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • ⅓ cup roasted peanuts, chopped

Fresh lime wedges

Instructions 

  • Soak rice noodles as per package instructions, then drain.
  • Whisk together soy sauce, chili sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, lemongrass paste, pepper, and chili flakes to make the sauce.
  • Heat sesame oil, cook beef and peppers until crisp, then add butter, shallot, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes; cook until fragrant.
  • Add noodles and sauce, toss to combine, cook 1 minute, then remove from heat. Stir in herbs and green onions.
  • Toast sesame seeds with garlic and butter until golden, then garnish noodles with green onions, peanuts, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.

Notes

Adjust spice levels to taste and serve immediately for best flavor.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: Beef, Noodles, Spicy