Coconut-Lime Thai Beef Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

A fragrant Thai-style beef stir fry with tender strips of beef, crisp vegetables, and a tangy coconut-lime sauce. This Thai-inspired beef recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, coconut milk, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
• 2, chopped green onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 tsp (optional) chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar until sugar dissolves.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup snap peas, stir-frying for 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Pour the coconut-lime sauce over the beef and vegetables, tossing to coat and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 chopped green onions, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/4 tsp chili flakes if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice.