30 Minute Thai Basil Beef Noodles

Saucy, salty, and just the right amount of spice. Finish with toasted garlicky sesame seeds...so delish!

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Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 ounces Pad Thai/wide rice noodles
• 0.33 cup tamari or soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Thai chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste optional
• 0 black pepper
• 0 chili flakes
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced
• 2 pieces bell peppers thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 shallot sliced
• 3 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 tablespoon pickled ginger chopped
• 0 chili flakes
• 0 prepared sauce
• 0.5 cup cilantro or Thai basil chopped
• 4 green onions chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.25 cup sesame seeds
• 0.33 cup roasted peanuts chopped
• 0 lime

Instructions

1. Soak the rice noodles according to packaged directions, then drain.
2. To make the sauce, combine tamari/soy sauce, Thai chili sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, lemongrass, black pepper, and chili flakes in a bowl.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the oil, beef, and bell peppers until the beef is crispy, about 5 minutes.
4. Add 1 tablespoon butter, shallot, 3 cloves garlic, ginger, and a pinch of chili flakes. Continue to cook until garlic is golden, 1-2 minutes.
5. Add the noodles and sauce to the beef mixture, tossing to combine. Cook until noodles are warmed through, about 1 minute.
6. Remove from heat and add cilantro or Thai basil, and green onions. Toss to mix.
7. In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 clove of garlic, and sesame seeds until toasted.
8. Serve the noodles topped with green onions, roasted peanuts, and garlicky sesame seeds. Add a squeeze of lime juice.