Neua Pad Prik — Thai Beef Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles
Tender strips of beef tossed with fresh chilies, garlic, and fish sauce in under 15 minutes. Served over rice noodles with cool avocado and a squeeze of lime for brightness.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 whole fresh red or Thai bird chilies, sliced into rings
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 8 oz rice noodles, cooked
- 1 whole avocado, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add beef in a single layer. Don't stir for 2 minutes — let it sear and develop color on one side.
- 3
Flip the beef, breaking apart any clumps. Cook another 90 seconds until edges brown.
- 4
Push beef to the side. Add garlic and chilies to the cleared space, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Toss beef with garlic and chilies. Pour in fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice. Stir for 30 seconds.
- 6
Serve beef over warm rice noodles. Top with sliced avocado and a lime wedge on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or wok
- cutting board
- knife
- wooden spoon or spatula
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