5 from 15 votes
Thai Peanut Beef
Thai Peanut Beef features thinly sliced flank steak cooked quickly, then coated in a spicy peanut sauce made from peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sriracha. The savory and sweet sauce with a hint of heat complements the tender beef, while garnishes of sliced green onion and chopped peanuts add crunch and freshness. It delivers rich flavors suitable for a main dish served over rice or noodles.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- ¼ cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sriracha or more, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 ½ pounds flank steak thinly sliced across the grain
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons peanuts chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, Sriracha and 2 tablespoons water; set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add beef and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in peanut butter mixture until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onion and peanuts, if desired.
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