Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef with Thai Basil and Chilies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

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Thin slices of beef stir-fried with fragrant lemongrass, fresh Thai basil, and spicy chilies for a vibrant and aromatic Thai-inspired dish. This Thai-inspired stir-fry recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sirloin beef, lemongrass stalks, 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 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced sirloin beef
2 finely minced lemongrass stalks
4 minced garlic cloves
3 thinly sliced fresh Thai bird chilies
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup whole fresh Thai basil leaves
2 sliced diagonally green onions
4 for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add 2 finely minced lemongrass stalks, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 3 thinly sliced fresh Thai bird chilies to the wok. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced sirloin beef to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned but still tender.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
Step 5: Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves and 2 sliced green onions, tossing to combine.
Step 6: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the beef.