Thai Beef with Peppers Recipe

Easy Beef Pad Thai

Level: Easy | Servings: 4 people

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories 767, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Carbohydrates 112 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 35 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 1423 mg

Prep & Cook Time: 16 minutes total

Ingredients

• 1 package pad Thai rice noodles or linguine
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons sherry
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon red chili paste or a few drops of red chili oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lime, halved
• 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced into rings
• 1 tablespoon diced fresh jalapeno or 1 teaspoon diced hot pepper
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch, brown sugar, ginger, chili paste, garlic, and juice from half a lime. Toss one-third of this vibrant marinade with the sliced beef. Reserve the rest to elevate your dish later.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high to high heat. Saut onions for 1 minute, then add bell peppers and jalapeos. Stir until peppers char slightly yet stay crisp-tender. Remove to a plateyour kitchen will burst with irresistible aromas!
4. Add remaining oil to the skillet. Spread marinated beef in an even layer; sear undisturbed for 45 seconds, flip with tongs, and cook 30 seconds more. Return veggies, reduce heat to low, pour in reserved marinade, and simmer until sauce thickens into glossy perfection.
5. Drain noodles and fold half into the sizzling stir-fry. Add more as needed for your perfect noodle-to-protein ratio. Thin sauce with hot water if desired.
6. Garnish with fresh basil and cilantro. Squeeze remaining lime over top and dive into this quick, flavor-packed Thai-inspired feast that'll wow your taste buds in under 20 minutes!