Sweet Basil Beef Stir Fry
Transform your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Sweet Basil Beef Stir Fry, a vibrant dish that marries tender slices of beef sirloin with the aromatic punch of fresh sweet basil. Bursting with umami richness from a savory-sweet sauce featuring soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce, this 25-minute recipe is perfect for busy nights yet elegant enough to impress. A hint of garlic and optional red chili adds depth and heat, while the fresh basil infuses the dish with fragrant, herbaceous notes. Served over fluffy jasmine rice, this stir fry delivers a satisfying meal that's both easy to prepare and packed with bold, irresistible flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 cups sweet basil leaves
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 4 cups white or jasmine rice, cooked
Instructions
In a small bowl, prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and cornstarch. Whisk until combined and set aside.
Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the thinly sliced beef and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until browned and partially cooked. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
In the same wok, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and sliced red chili (if using) and stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Return the beef to the wok and stir well to combine with the garlic and chili.
Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the fresh basil leaves to the wok and gently toss them with the beef and sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the basil to wilt slightly but remain vibrant.
Serve immediately over a bed of cooked white or jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2805 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.8 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 3557 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.9 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 173.6 g | 347% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 949 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 34.8 mg | 193% | |
| Potassium | 3405 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
