Sweet Basil Beef Stir-Fry

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 4

Sweet and Spicy Sweet Basil Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 tablespoons olive oil
	2 tablespoons soy sauce
	1 tablespoon brown sugar
	5 stalks fresh basil leaves
	1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
	2 lbs beef sirloin , sliced thin and cut into small pieces
	2 tablespoons fresh garlic , minced
	2 tablespoons fresh green onions , finely chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

530

Sugar

Fat

25g

Sweet Basil Beef Stir-Fry is a popular Asian dish that features thinly sliced beef stir-fried with fresh basil leaves and a sweet and savory sauce. The dish originated in Thailand, but has since spread to other Southeast Asian countries. This dish can be customized by adjusting the spice level, adding vegetables like bell peppers, or using chicken instead of beef. It is a dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as part of a family-style meal. The sweet and spicy flavor profile makes it a crowd-pleaser, and the simple cooking process makes it an easy go-to recipe for busy weeknights.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, mix together olive oil, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Set aside.
2.	Rinse basil leaves and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut into thin strips.
3.	Season beef sirloin with ground black pepper.
4.	In a wok or frying pan, heat olive oil over high heat.
5.	Add minced garlic and stir-fry for 10 seconds or until fragrant.
6.	Add sliced beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until browned.
7.	Add green onions and basil leaves. Stir-fry for another minute.
8.	Pour in the soy sauce mixture, toss and stir-fry for 1-2 more minutes or until the beef is fully cooked.
9.	Serve hot with steamed rice.

PROS

This Sweet Basil Beef Stir-Fry is quick and easy to make, and has a perfect balance of sweetness and spiciness.

It is a great source of protein and offers a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the use of beef and oil.

It is not suitable for people with high blood pressure due to the high sodium content of soy sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a great source of protein, iron, and zinc. It also contains vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and choline.
Basil is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and magnesium. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.