Nue Gra Pao: Stir-Fried Beef With Mint

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A fiery Thai-style stir-fry featuring tender beef and fresh mint.
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Nue Gra Pao: Stir-Fried Beef With Mint

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 307.6

Description

This spicy and aromatic Thai dish features tender slices of flank steak stir-fried with a pungent paste of garlic, onion, and fiery serrano chilies. The heat of the peppers is beautifully balanced by the cool, refreshing flavor of fresh mint leaves and the savory depth of fish sauce. It is a quick, high-heat cooking method that creates a rich, glossy sauce perfect for coating the meat. Serve this vibrant dish immediately over steamed rice to soak up the flavorful juices. It is an excellent choice for weeknight dinners when you want bold, authentic flavors with minimal preparation time.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Slice the flank steak across the grain into strips 1/4 inch thick and 2 to 3 inches long. Set aside.
  2. Pound or grind the chilies, garlic, and onion to a coarse paste in a mortar or blender. Add a little oil if using a blender to aid grinding.
  3. Heat a wok over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the surface.
  4. Add the chili-garlic-onion paste to the wok and stir-fry until it is light golden and fragrant.
  5. Add the beef strips and stir-fry quickly until the meat is a uniform tan color. Do not overcook.
  6. Add the fish sauce, sugar, and water. Stir to combine and simmer briefly until the sauce thickens slightly, adjusting with more water if needed to achieve about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of sauce.
  7. Toss in the mint or basil leaves and stir gently until just wilted. Remove from heat immediately.
  8. Arrange a single layer of lettuce leaves in a serving bowl and spoon the beef mixture over them. Serve immediately with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 307.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.2g28%
Saturated Fat 7.6g38%
Cholesterol 93.1mg32%
Sodium 81.7mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 32.9g66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: thai, beef, stir fry, spicy, mint, chili, garlic, flank steak, asian, quick dinner, wok, fish sauce, onion, serrano, basil, rice, lettuce, main course
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