Teams Collaboration Thai-Inspired Spicy Beef Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

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A vibrant and spicy Thai-style beef stir-fry with fresh herbs and chili, perfect for energizing collaborative meals. This Thai-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, 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 steak
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1 small, thinly sliced red chili
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
2 sliced green onions
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 small thinly sliced red chili to the pan, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 3: Add 12 oz thinly sliced sirloin steak and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned but still tender.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar, cooking for another 2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the beef.
Step 5: Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, 2 sliced green onions, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.
Step 6: Toss gently to combine all ingredients and serve hot with steamed jasmine rice or noodles.