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Thai Basil Beef

Thin steak stir-fries with peppers, onion, carrots, and basil in a savory sauce balanced with lime and brown sugar.

$2.96per serving $$
25 minstart to table
4servings

ThaiDairy-freeHigh-proteinFamilyDinners

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups jasmine rice or long-grain white rice for serving (optional)
  • 1 lb top sirloin steak
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp + 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 large yellow onion
  • 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 cup fresh thai basil or italian basil leaves (optional)
  • sesame seeds (optional)
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp sambal oelek (optional)

Steps

  1. Slice the steak thinly across the grain and toss it with one teaspoon cornstarch.
  2. Whisk the soy sauce, remaining cornstarch, water, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and sambal in a small bowl.
  3. Heat one tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the steak for four to six minutes until it reaches 145 F.
  4. Transfer the steak to a plate, add the remaining oil, and stir-fry the pepper, onion, garlic, and carrots for five minutes.
  5. Pour in the sauce and simmer for two minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Return the steak to the skillet, toss with the basil, and cook for one minute.

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