Stir-Fried Beef with Thai Basil and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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A fragrant and spicy stir-fry featuring tender beef strips tossed with fresh Thai basil and fiery red chili for an authentic Thai flavor. This Thai-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sirloin beef, 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 beef
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2, thinly sliced red Thai chili
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
2 stalks, sliced diagonally green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced red Thai chilies, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 2: Add 12 oz thinly sliced sirloin beef and stir-fry continuously for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Cook for another minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves and 2 sliced green onions, tossing gently until the basil wilts and releases its aroma. Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice or noodles.