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Coconut & Beef Curry with Noodles

Contributed By: tscholes
Martha Stewart

Ingredients

Coarse salt n grd pepper

2 tbsp Veg. oil

1 Pd beef sirloin, cut into thin 2-in-long strips

1 Red onion, halved n thinly sliced

2 Red bell peppers (ribs n seeds removed), thinly sliced lengthwise

1 tbsp Thai red curry paste

1 can (14 oz) coconut milk

1 cup Pk'd fresh basil leaves

1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice

8 oz Angel-hair pasta

Preparation

1. Bring a lg. pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a lg. skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over med-high. Season beef with salt n pepper; and half the beef to skillet. Cook, without stirring, until browned on one side, 1 to 2 mins. Transfer to a plate (meat will cook more later), and repeat with remaining tbsp oil and remaining beef. Set beef aside, reserving skillet.

2. Add onion, bell peppers, and 1/4 cup water to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 4 mins. Add curry paste; cook, scraping bottom of skillet, 1 min.

3. Return beef to skillet, with any accumulated juices, and add coconut milk. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, 4 to 5 mins. Remove from heat. Stir in basil and lemon juice, and season curry with salt and pepper.

4. Add pasta to boiling water, and cook untl al dente, according to pkg. instructions; drain. Serve beef curry over pasta.

Cook's Notes

COCONUT MILK: Use tropical coconut milk (not cream of coconut) for richness and sweetness in soups, sauces, veggie sides, and even desserts. THAI RED CURRY PASTE: This vibrant mix of chilies, lemongrass, and spices offers fast Asian flair to stir-fries, noodles, and meats.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Asian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Entree