20-Min Beef Pad Thai with Crushed Peanuts
Tender beef and chewy rice noodles tossed with a tangy-sweet tamarind sauce, topped with crushed peanuts and a squeeze of lime. One skillet, one bowl, 20 minutes flat.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Soak rice noodles in hot water for 8 minutes until soft but still chewy, then drain.
Step 2
Whisk together tamarind paste, soy sauce, sugar, and lime juice in a small bowl.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 4
Add beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned with no pink, 4-5 minutes.
Step 5
Toss in drained noodles and sauce; stir constantly until noodles are coated and heated through, 2 minutes.
Step 6
Divide between bowls, top with crushed peanuts and lime zest, serve with lime wedges and chili powder on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- wooden spoon
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