Stir-Fried Beef With Basil Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Beef With Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons oil; 2 cups basil, stems removed; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 4 tablespoons minced shallots; 2 -3 tablespoons minced red chilies; 500 g beef sirloin or 500 g flank steaks, thinly sliced; 200 g green beans; 5 cm ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 95 g roasted unsalted cashews (optional)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons oil
2 cups basil, stems removed
3 tablespoons minced garlic
4 tablespoons minced shallots
2 -3 tablespoons minced red chilies
500 g beef sirloin or 500 g flank steaks, thinly sliced
200 g green beans
5 cm ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
95 g roasted unsalted cashews (optional)

1
Heat the oil in or skillet over medium heat until hot and stir-fry 1/2 of the basil leaves for 2 to 3 minutes until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
2
In the same pan, heat the leftover oil over medium heat and stir-fry the garlic, shallots and chillies for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beef and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just cooked. Add the green beans and ginger, and season with the fish sauce, oyster sauce and sugar. Continue to stir-fry for another 2 to 3 minutes until the green beans are tender and cooked. Stir in the remaining basil leaves and remove from the heat.
3
Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with cashew nuts and the reserved crispy fried basil leaves, and serve hot with steamed rice.

645

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons oil, 2 cups basil, stems removed, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, 4 tablespoons minced shallots, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Beef With Basil falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stir-Fried Beef With Basil

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