30 Minute Thai Basil Beef Noodles

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1. Soak the rice noodles6 according to packaged directions, then drain.2. To make the sauce1/3 cup. In a bowl, combine the tamari/soy sauce, Thai chili sauce1/4 cup, fish sauce2 tablespoons, rice vinegar2 tablespoons, lemongrass, black pepper, and chili flakes.3. Add the oil3 tablespoons, beef, and bell peppers2 to a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook until the beef becomes crispy, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons, the shallot1, 3 cloves garlic, ginger1 tablespoon, and a pinch of chili flakes. Continue to cook the beef in the butter until the garlic begins to turn golden, 1-2 minutes.4. 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. Add the cilantro/basil1/2 cup, and green onions4, and toss again.5. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 clove of garlic, and the sesame seeds1/4 cup in a small skillet. Cook until toasted, 5. minutes. 6. Serve the noodles topped with green onions, peanuts1/3 cup, and garlicky sesame seeds. Add a squeeze of lime juice.

You’ll need

  • 6ounces Pad Thai/wide rice noodles
  • 1/3 cuptamari or soy sauce
  • 1/4 cupThai chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoonsfish sauce
  • 2 tablespoonsrice vinegar
  • black pepper and chili flakes
  • 3 tablespoonssesame oil
  • 2bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1shallot
  • 4-6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoonchopped pickled ginger
  • 1/2 cupchopped cilantro or Thai basil
  • 4green onions
  • 1/4 cupsesame seeds
  • 1/3 cuproasted peanuts