Bangkok Beef & Basil Noodle Bowl

Sweet Jezebel's Note:

Recipe is from the 2005 National Beef Cook Off.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 ½ lbs beef round sirloin tip centersteaks, cut 1 inch thick (flat iron) or 1 ½ lbs beef shoulder top blade steaks (flat iron)
• ¾ cup teriyaki sauce , divided
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons red curry powder
• 1 (7 ounce) package dried rice noodles
• 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper , strips
• 1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
• 1 cup thinly sliced green onion , strips (3 x 1/8-inch strips)
• black pepper

Directions:

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.