Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Thai Basil and Chilies

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

Quick stir-fried beef tossed with fresh Thai basil, fiery bird’s eye chilies, and a savory sauce that packs a flavorful punch. This Thai-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sirloin beef, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced 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 g sirloin beef, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 bird’s eye chilies, sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp white sugar
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves

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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 sliced bird’s eye chilies, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
2. Step 2: Add 400 g thinly sliced sirloin beef to the wok. 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 fish sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp white sugar. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
4. Step 4: Remove the wok from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves until they wilt from the residual heat.
5. Step 5: Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice to balance the spicy, savory flavors.