Thai Beef With Basil And Chili Recipe

Name: Thai Beef With Basil And Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs tenderloin tips, cut into strips; 1 red pepper, cut into strips (and any other veggies); 8 tbsp veg oil; 4 tsp chopped garlic; 8 fresh hot chilies, chopped; 4 tsp fish sauce; 4 tsp sugar; 4 tsp soy sauce; 4 tbsp oyster sauce; 8 tbsp water; 20 whole leaves fresh basil; 2 tsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp water; 2.5 freshly steamed rice

Servings: persons

1.5 lbs tenderloin tips, cut into strips
1 red pepper, cut into strips (and any other veggies)
8 tbsp veg oil
4 tsp chopped garlic
8 fresh hot chilies, chopped
4 tsp fish sauce
4 tsp sugar
4 tsp soy sauce
4 tbsp oyster sauce
8 tbsp water
20 whole leaves fresh basil
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
2.5 freshly steamed rice

1
Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan on high heat until it is just about to smoke.
2
Add beef and stir fry for 2 minutes.
3
Add garlic and chilies and stir fry briefly. Do not let burn.
4
Add fish sauce, sugar, and soy sauce and stir fry for 1 minute.
5
Add oyster sauce and water and cook for 30 sec
6
Add peppers (and any other veggies) and 3/4 of basil leaves. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
7
Dissolve cornstarch in water, add to wok to stir fry for 1 minute until sauce has thickened.
8
Serve over steamed rice with remaining fresh basil on top.
9
Enjoy!!

647

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1.5 lbs tenderloin tips, cut into strips, 1 red pepper, cut into strips (and any other veggies), 8 tbsp veg oil, 4 tsp chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Thai Beef With Basil And Chili falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Beef With Basil And Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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