Description
This Thai Hot and Spicy Beef recipe features tender slices of flank steak or sirloin stir-fried with garlic, Thai red chilies, red onion, and bell pepper in a savory and slightly sweet sauce. Finished with fragrant Thai basil leaves, it’s a flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with steamed jasmine rice.
Ingredients
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For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Thai red chilies, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
For Serving:
- 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves or regular basil
- Lime wedges and steamed jasmine rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Stir-Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chilies, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Cook the Beef: Add beef, cook for 2–3 minutes until browned. Add onion and bell pepper, cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Add Sauce: Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Finish: Turn off heat, stir in basil leaves until wilted. Serve with rice and lime wedges.
Notes
- Adjust chilies for preferred heat level.
- For a saucier dish, add a splash of beef broth or water.
- Chicken or tofu can be used as alternatives to beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
