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Spicy Mint Beef

Course Mains
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs flank steak
  • 3 tablespoons safflower oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 serrano peppers
  • 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
  • 1/3 cup fish sauce *Red Boat
  • 3 tablespoons teriyaki
  • 3 tablespoons Tamari
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon gochujang chili paste
  • 1 1/2 cups Thai basil, chopped
  • 1 cup whole fresh mint leaves
  • white rice, for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. 
  • Meanwhile, thinly slice the steak against the grain.
  • Add the shallots, and serrano chiles and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Add the steak and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper and soften, about 1 minute.
  • Add the fish sauce, teriyaki, soy sauce and chili paste. 
  • Bring the mixture to a low simmer and cook, stirring frequently until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes. 
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the basil and mint until wilted. 
  • Transfer to a serving dish and serve over steamed white rice.