Bangkok Beef & Basil Steak

45 minutes


Ingredients:
1-1/2pounds beef round sirloin tip center steaks, cut 1 inch thick or beef shoulder top blade steaks (flat iron)
3/4cup regular or low-sodium teriyaki sauce, divided
3tablespoons fresh lime juice
2teaspoons red curry powder
1package (7 ounces) dried rice noodles
1cup thinly sliced red bell pepper strips
1cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1cup thinly sliced green onion strips (3 x 1/8-inch strips)
Black pepper

Instructions:
1.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.
2.Combine remaining 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, lime juice and curry powder in small bowl. Set aside.
3.Prepare rice noodles according to package directions for stir-fry; drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
4.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.
5.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.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Nutrition information per serving using sirloin tip center (1/4 of recipe): 502 calories; 14 g fat (4 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 112 mg cholesterol; 2218 mg sodium; 50 g carbohydrate; 2.9 g fiber; 43 g protein; 7.0 mg niacin; 0.6 mg vitamin B6; 1.9 mcg vitamin B12; 4.7 mg iron; 40.1 mcg selenium; 6.4 mg zinc.

Cook’s Tip: One-and-one-half pounds beef top round steak may be substituted for round sirloin tip center or top blade steaks. Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.

Cook’s Tip: Red curry powder is a blend of traditional curry spices and hot chilies. Red curry powder can be found in the spice or ethnic section of the supermarket or in specialty markets. If red curry powder is not available, 1-1/2 teaspoons regular curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper may be substituted.