Bangkok Beef

Description
An international combination of real beef, peanut butter, and vegetables is made bolder with crushed red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and peanuts and cooked to red-hot perfection, as it adds some red zing to the beef and herbs based in Thailand.

Ingredients

 * ½ cup chunky peanut butter
 * ⅓ cup soy sauce
 * 1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
 * 4 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, reserve 3 tablespoons for garnishing
 * 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 * 2 teaspoons garlic powder
 * ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
 * ¾ pound boneless beef sirloin Steak
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 2 large carrots, julienned
 * ½ cup chopped green onions
 * 1 medium-size red pepper, chopped
 * ½ cup unsalted peanuts
 * 3 cups cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper and red pepper flakes in a small bowl; set aside.
 * 2) Partially freeze steak; slice across the grain into ⅛-inch strips.
 * 3) Stir-fry beef in oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat 1 to 2 minutes.
 * 4) Add carrots, onions, red pepper, and peanuts; cook 1 to 2 minutes.
 * 5) Add rice and peanut sauce; heat thoroughly.
 * 6) Serve warm. Sprinkle with the remaining cilantro, if desired.