Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Beef and Thai Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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A savory wok-tossed dish featuring tender beef slices and rice noodles infused with fragrant Thai basil and a savory sweet sauce. This Vietnamese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs wide rice noodles, beef sirloin, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Vietnamese cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz wide rice noodles
10 oz, thinly sliced beef sirloin
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped Thai basil leaves
3, sliced green onions
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz wide rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until softened, then drain well.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 10 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin to the wok, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until just browned.
Step 4: Add the drained noodles, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Toss continuously for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through and sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped Thai basil leaves, 3 sliced green onions, and 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. Toss for another 30 seconds until the basil is wilted and fragrant.
Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately while hot.