Stir-Fried Beef with Vietnamese Basil and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Quick stir-fried beef strips infused with aromatic garlic and fresh Vietnamese basil, delivering bold and savory flavors. This Vietnamese-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 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Vietnamese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced sirloin beef
2 tbsp vegetable oil
5, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup fresh Vietnamese basil leaves
1 tsp (optional) sliced red chili
2, chopped green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 12 oz thinly sliced sirloin beef to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef starts to brown but is still tender.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Continue cooking for 2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the beef.
Step 4: Toss in 1 cup fresh Vietnamese basil leaves, 1 tsp sliced red chili if using, and 2 chopped green onions. Stir-fry for another 1 minute until the basil wilts and the dish is aromatic.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice or vermicelli noodles.