Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Holy Basil and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

Tender strips of beef stir-fried with fiery red chili and fragrant holy basil for a classic Thai street food experience. This Thai-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, thinly sliced beef sirloin
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3, thinly sliced red Thai chilies
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup holy basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp white pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 3 thinly sliced red Thai chilies, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 12 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is mostly browned but still tender.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp sugar. Mix thoroughly and cook for another 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup holy basil leaves and 1/4 tsp white pepper, tossing quickly until the basil wilts and releases aroma, about 30 seconds.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice for a spicy, aromatic meal.