One-Pot Thai Basil Beef Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

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A quick, fragrant stir fry with ground beef, fresh Thai basil, and a savory soy-chili sauce, perfect for a spicy weeknight dinner. This Thai-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, garlic cloves, minced, red chili flakes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp red chili flakes
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
3 stalks green onions, chopped
4 cups, for serving steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar, mixing until the sauce coats the beef and thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves and 3 chopped green onions until wilted and aromatic.
Step 5: Serve immediately over 4 cups steamed jasmine rice for a balanced and flavorful meal.