Red Curry Noodle Bowls with Steak and Cabbage

A vibrant Thai-inspired noodle bowl featuring tender sliced flank steak, rice noodles, and savoy cabbage in a rich coconut-curry broth. Topped with fresh herbs and sprouts for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

4 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces dried flat linguine-width rice noodles
  • teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 2 tablespoons refined coconut or vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup red curry paste
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1 head savoy cabbage
  • cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 4 ounces pea sprouts
  • ½ cup basil leaves
  • ½ cup mint leaves
  • 1 to taste red chiles

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again; set aside.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, season steak with 1 tsp. salt. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over high. Sear steak 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.

    20 min

  3. 3.

    Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet over medium. Add curry paste and ginger and stir to combine. Stir in cabbage and remaining 1 1/2 tsp. salt and toss to coat. Cook, tossing, until cabbage just begins to wilt, about 1 minute. Add broth and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer, than remove from heat and stir in noodles and lime juice.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Divide noodle mixture among bowls. Top with steak, pea sprouts, basil, mint, and chiles. Serve with lime wedges alongside.

    5 min