Thai-Inspired Beef and Basil Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice
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 ready in about 25 minutes pairs thinly sliced sirloin steak, vegetable oil, minced 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.
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Thai-Inspired Beef and Basil Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Thai-Inspired Beef and Basil Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep thinly sliced sirloin steak from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Thai-Inspired Beef and Basil Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Thai-Inspired Beef and Basil Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Thai-Inspired Beef and Basil Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice?
Thai beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
