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Pad See Ew with Beef

A quick stir-fry of wide rice noodles, tender beef, and crisp vegetables in a savory sauce. Ready in about 20 minutes, this Thai-inspired dish is perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
550
Protein
30g
Pad See Ew with Beef
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz wide rice noodles
  • ½ lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the 8 oz rice noodles according to package directions until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce with 2 tbsp water. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the 0.5 lb beef and stir-fry until browned, about 3 minutes. Remove beef from skillet.

  4. 4

    Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles and the soy sauce mixture. Toss until noodles are coated and slightly charred, about 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Return beef to the skillet. Add 1 cup bean sprouts and 2 sliced green onions. Stir-fry for 1 minute until sprouts are just wilted. Serve hot with lime wedges and chili flakes if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • pot for noodles
  • small bowl

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