Soy-Free Beef Pad Thai

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Soy-Free Beef Pad Thai, a vibrant twist on the classic Thai noodle dish! Perfect for those avoiding soy, this recipe features tender slices of beef sirloin, chewy rice noodles, and a tangy tamarind-based sauce sweetened with honey and balanced by fresh lime juice. Packed with colorful red bell peppers, crunchy bean sprouts, and a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped peanuts and green onions for added texture and freshness, and finish with a squeeze of lime for a zesty kick. With its well-rounded flavors and allergen-friendly approach, this pad thai is a must-try for your next meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces rice noodles
• 12 ounces beef sirloin
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened tamarind paste
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 cup peanuts, chopped
• 1 for garnish lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Begin by soaking the rice noodles in warm water for about 20 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Slice the beef sirloin thinly against the grain into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the tamarind paste, fish sauce, honey, lime juice, and crushed red pepper flakes to create the sauce. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 5

Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6

Crack the eggs into the pan, scrambling quickly until set. Push the eggs to the side of the pan.

Step 7

Add the softened noodles, cooked beef, red bell pepper, and the prepared sauce into the pan. Toss everything together and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the noodles are fully coated and heated through.

Step 8

Add the bean sprouts and half of the chopped green onions, stirring well to combine all ingredients. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Step 9

Transfer the pad thai to a serving plate. Garnish with the remaining green onions, chopped peanuts, and lime wedges.

Step 10

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1384.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1946.4

Total Fat 106.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 676.2mg	0%
Sodium 3517.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 39.0g
Protein 129.3g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 477.1mg	0%
Iron 20.2mg	0%
Potassium 3173.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.9%

Protein: 25.8%

Carbs: 26.2%