Description
A vibrant and fiery Thai Hot and Spicy Beef stir-fry featuring tender sirloin, fresh herbs, and a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors, served over aromatic jasmine rice. This quick and easy stovetop recipe captures the essence of traditional Thai cuisine with a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Marinade
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 red Thai chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
Vegetables and Sauce
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Finishing and Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- Cooked jasmine rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, sliced shallots, and sliced Thai chilies. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until the mixture becomes fragrant but garlic is not burnt.
- Cook the beef: Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until the beef is browned on the outside but still tender inside.
- Add vegetables and sauces: Stir in sliced red bell pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes until the bell pepper is tender-crisp and the flavors have melded together.
- Finish with fresh herbs and lime: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in fresh lime juice, chopped basil leaves, and chopped cilantro. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the hot and spicy beef immediately over a bed of cooked jasmine rice to soak up the rich sauce and bold flavors.
Notes
- Adjust the number of Thai chilies to control the spiciness according to your tolerance.
- For a milder heat, remove the seeds from the chilies or replace them with more red bell pepper.
- This dish is best served immediately to maintain the tender texture of the beef and freshness of the herbs.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup beef with vegetables
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
