Quick & Easy Nui Xao Bo (Vietnamese Pasta Stir Fry with Beef)
If you need a quick, 30 minute meal, this Vietnamese pasta stir fry with beef aka Nui Xào Bò is for you. Made with pan-seared beef, a umami rich sauce, and rigatoni pasta, it is the perfect hearty dish you can just throw together on a whim. Included in this blog post are tips and tricks on how to properly stir fry, so you can achieve the most consistent results every time!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 452kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Beef Marinade
- ¾ lb ribeye steak thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp light brown sugar
- ½ tsp rice wine vinegar
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
Stir-Fried Pasta
- 4 roma tomatoes cut into 4 pieces
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 200 g rigatoni
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 stalk green onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Bring heavily salted water to a boil. Pour in 200 g of rigatoni and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta. Set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, combine 3/4 lb of ribeye steak, 3 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tsp of light brown sugar, 1/2 tsp of rice wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp of sesame oil, 1 tbsp of honey, 1 tbsp of olive oil, and 1 thinly sliced shallot to a bowl. Mix and marinate for 20 minutes.
- Heat a large fry pan over high heat. Saute the beef and shallots until the beef is brown on both sides (1-2 minutes per side). Set aside.
- In same pan, cook 4 tomatoes until soft (~1 minute). Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tbsp of tomato paste. Cook for 30 seconds. Lastly, add the pasta, 1 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tbsp of oyster sauce, the cooked beef, and 1-2 tbsp of the reserved pasta water. Mix and saute for another minute.
- Garnish with green onions and serve!
Notes
- Store in the fridge for to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Feel free to throw in more vegetables or use a different type of tomato for this recipe. Some great options are carrots, bok choy, and mushrooms.
- For more tips and tricks, refer to the blog post.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 1090mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 621IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg