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Thai Basil Beef
Thin pieces of tender steak are seared in a hot skillet, then bright fresh veggies are sautéed and you'll toss the two together along with a deliciously flavorful sauce. Then serve over steamed jasmine rice to complete the dish. A quick weeknight dinner you'll love!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare rice: Cook rice according to directions listed on package.
2
For the sauce: In a small mixing bowl whisk together soy sauce and cornstarch until smooth. Stir in water, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, lime juice and Sambal Oelek if using, set aside.
cornstarch1 tsptsp cornstarch1 1/2oyster sauce1 Tbspfresh lime juice1 TbspSambal Oelek, (or more to taste (optional))1 Tbsp
3
For the beef: Toss beef with 1 Tbsp oil and 1 tsp cornstarch. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over moderately high heat. Add half of the beef and cook until browned on both sides but still slightly under-cooked in the center. Transfer beef to a plate while leaving oil in skillet and repeat with remaining 1 Tbsp oil and remaining half of the beef.
cornstarch1 tsptsp cornstarch1 1/2
4
For the veggies: Reduce heat slightly, add bell pepper, onions and garlic and saute until crisp tender, about ⏱️ 2 - 3 minutes (if needed you can add another 1 tsp of oil to the skillet). Add carrots and whisk sauce mixture once more then pour into skillet.
5
Allow sauce to simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Return beef to skillet along with basil leaves, toss until basil has just wilted. Serve immediately over cooked rice garnished with small basil leaves and sesame seeds if desired.
Sesame seeds (optional)
Nutrition Facts
calories
500 kcal
fat Content
13 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
9 g
sodium Content
1229 mg
protein Content
30 g
cholesterol Content
68 mg
carbohydrate Content
61 g
saturated Fat Content
8 g
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