Spiced Thai Beef Stir-Fry with Basil and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Quick stir-fried beef infused with aromatic Thai basil, fresh chili, and a savory sauce for a bold, spicy dinner. This Thai-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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: 10 min Serves 3 Thai cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain sirloin steak
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1, thinly sliced red Thai chili
1 cup, trimmed and halved green beans
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 thinly sliced red Thai chili, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 12 oz thinly sliced sirloin steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the beef is medium-rare and starting to brown.
Step 3: Toss in 1 cup halved green beans and continue stir-frying for 3 minutes until the beans are bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar, cooking for another minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients.
Step 5: Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves and 1 tbsp lime juice. Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper, toss gently, and serve immediately.