Description
Thai Basil Beef Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that will elevate your weeknight dinners. Featuring tender beef strips, aromatic Thai basil, and crunchy bell peppers, this quick stir fry delivers a delightful balance of savory and slightly spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Thinly slice the beef and chop the bell pepper. Mince the garlic.
- Heat oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the beef: Add the sliced beef in a single layer; cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Add garlic and peppers: Stir in minced garlic and red bell pepper; sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix sauces: Pour in soy sauce and oyster sauce; stir well and simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate basil: Fold in Thai basil until wilted; drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
- Serve hot over jasmine rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg