Nue Gra Pao: Stir-Fried Beef with Mint Recipe

Name: Nue Gra Pao: Stir-Fried Beef with Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound beef, flank steak (london broil); 14 each serrano chiles finely chopped; 1/4 cup garlic finely chopped; 1/2 cup yellow onion finely chopped; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar granulated; 1/2 cup water more if needed; 1/2 cup basil loosely packed; 1 x lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1 pound beef, flank steak (london broil)
14 each serrano chiles finely chopped
1/4 cup garlic finely chopped
1/2 cup yellow onion finely chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar granulated
1/2 cup water more if needed
1/2 cup basil loosely packed
1 x lettuce leaves

1
Slice the beef across the grain into strips 1/4 inch thick and 2 to 3 inches long.
2
Set aside.
3
Pound or grind the chilies, garlic, and onion to a coarse paste in a mortar or blender.
4
If you use a blender you may need to add the oil to aid in grinding.
5
Heat a wok, add the oil, and swirl it over the surface of the pan.
6
(Do not add more oil if you have ground the chilies, onion, and garlic in oil.)
7
Add the paste from Step 2 and stir-fry until it is light golden.
8
Add the beef and stir-fry until it is a uniform tan color, but do not overcook it.
9
Add the fish sauce, sugar, water, and basil leaves.
10
More water may be added if the sauce is too dry.
11
There should be about 1/2 to 3/4 cup sauce, depending on how much water you added.
12
Arrange a single layer of lettuce leaves in a serving bowl and put the beef mixture over them.
13
Serve the beef immediately or keep it warm while preparing other dishes.
14
Serve with rice.

565

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound beef, flank steak (london broil), 14 each serrano chiles finely chopped, 1/4 cup garlic finely chopped, 1/2 cup yellow onion finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Nue Gra Pao: Stir-Fried Beef with Mint falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nue Gra Pao: Stir-Fried Beef with Mint

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