Next-To-Perfect Thai Basil Beef Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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A quick and flavorful stir fry with tender ground beef and fresh Thai basil, cooked just next to fragrant aromatics for an unforgettable taste. This Thai-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 small bird’s eye chili, sliced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
1 medium white onion, sliced
2 cups (to serve) steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering and hot.
Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 sliced bird’s eye chilies, stir-frying for 30 seconds until aromatic but not burnt.
Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, for 5-7 minutes until fully browned and no pink remains.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Toss well to coat the beef evenly and cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Add 1 medium sliced white onion and 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, stirring just until the basil wilts and onions soften, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 6: Serve the stir fry next to 2 cups steamed jasmine rice for a complete meal.