Thai Spicy Beef

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef flank steak, sliced thinly across the grain
  • 1/4 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/4 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 lb green beans, snapped
  • 5 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk (or water)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/2 cup bamboo shoot, sliced
  • 2 -4 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in wok or large frying pan. Add vegetables and stir-fry until crisp tender. Remove and keep warm.
  2. Add garlic and curry paste and stirfry for 45 seconds. Immediately add coconut milk and lime zest. Stir-cook for 1-2 minutes until it's bubbling and thick.
  3. Add beef. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add fish sauce and sugar and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Return veges to pan. Add 3/4 of basil leaves. Stir-fry just until veges are hot.
  4. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with remaining basil. Serve immediately accompanied by steamed rice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

467 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.1g 24% DV
Total Fat 37.6g 48% DV
Carbs 23.3g 8% DV
Fiber 4.7g 17% DV
Sugar 4.1g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 225.3mg 10% DV
Potassium 576mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 19.8mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 258.8mcg 29% DV
Vitamin C 67.3mg 75% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 78.5mg 6% DV
Iron 3mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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