Stovetop Savory Thai Basil Beef Stir Fry

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A quick and flavorful Thai stir fry with ground beef, fresh Thai basil, and a balanced savory sauce, perfect served over steamed jasmine rice for a satisfying meal. This Thai-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, 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: 15 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 thinly sliced small red chili pepper. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 small thinly sliced white onion to the beef and stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Continue to cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup loosely packed fresh Thai basil leaves until wilted and fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately over 3 cups cooked steamed jasmine rice for a complete meal.

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