Thai-Inspired Beef and Basil Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with aromatic garlic, chilies, and fresh basil create a flavorful Thai-inspired dish served over fluffy jasmine rice. This Thai-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 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 470 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 470 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced sirloin steak
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2, thinly sliced red Thai chilies
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
2, sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare 2 cups cooked jasmine rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced red Thai chilies to the hot oil, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1 lb thinly sliced sirloin steak to the wok in a single layer. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned and just cooked through.
Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Toss to coat the beef evenly and cook for another minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 6: Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves and 2 sliced green onions until wilted.
Step 7: Serve the beef stir-fry immediately over the warm jasmine rice.