Thai Beef Stir Fry
Quick and vibrant beef stir fry with aromatic Thai basil, garlic, and chilies tossed in a savory-sweet sauce. Perfect over jasmine rice for an authentic weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Thinly slice beef flank steak against the grain into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Whisk together fish sauce, soy sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, and water in a small bowl; set aside.
Step 3
Mince garlic, slice chilies, shallots, and bell pepper; measure remaining vegetables.
Step 4
Heat 1.5 tablespoons oil in a 14-inch wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking.
Step 5
Working in batches, add beef and cook 1-2 minutes per batch until browned; transfer to a plate.
Step 6
Add remaining 1.5 tablespoons oil to the wok; add garlic and chilies, stirring constantly for 30 seconds.
Step 7
Add shallots and bell pepper; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Step 8
Add snap peas and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Step 9
Return beef and its juices to the wok; pour in sauce and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes.
Step 10
Remove from heat, fold in fresh Thai basil, season with white pepper, and serve immediately over jasmine rice.
Tools you’ll need
- 14-inch wok or large skillet
- small mixing bowl
- wooden spoon or spatula
- knife and cutting board
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
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