Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Thai Basil and Chili

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

Quick stir-fried beef strips tossed with fresh Thai basil and fiery red chilies for an aromatic and bold-flavored dish. This Thai-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 18 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 350 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

• 400 grams, thinly sliced against the grain beef sirloin
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4, finely chopped garlic cloves
• 3, sliced thin fresh red chilies
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp white pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 finely chopped garlic cloves and 3 thinly sliced fresh red chilies, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 400 grams thinly sliced beef sirloin and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned but still tender.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Mix thoroughly and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, stirring until just wilted but still vibrant.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice or noodles.