HealthNotes

Bangkok Beef & Basil

• From: The Beef Checkoff

Ingredients

• 1- 1/2 lbs beef round (sirloin) tip center steaks, cut 1 inch thick or beef shoulder top blade steaks (flat iron)

• 3/4 cup regular or low-sodium teriyaki sauce, divided

• 3 Tbs fresh lime juice

• 2 tsp red curry powder

• 1 package (7 ounces) dried rice noodles

• 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper strips

• 1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

• 1 cup thinly sliced green onion strips (3 1/8-inch strips)

• black pepper

The combination of teriyaki sauce, red curry and basil make this dish an Asian fusion treat.

Directions

• Cut beef steak crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips. Place in shallow glass dish. Add 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce; toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes.
• Combine remaining 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, lime juice and curry powder in small bowl. Set aside.
• Prepare rice noodles according to package directions for stir-fry; drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
• Meanwhile spray nonstick wok or large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Remove from wok. Repeat with remaining beef. If necessary, re-spray skillet with cooking spray. Add bell pepper to wok; stir-fry 30 to 60 seconds or until crisp-tender. Remove from wok.
• Add teriyaki sauce mixture to wok; bring to a boil. Add rice noodles, basil, 1/2 of green onions, bell pepper and beef; cook and carefully stir until heated through. Season with black pepper, as desired. Garnish with remaining green onions.