Thai beef stir-fry
If you've got beef, red chilli and oyster sauce, you're most of the way to this Thai beef: about 40 minutes of cooking across 4 steps. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 4 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At easy difficulty across 4 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Heat a wok or large frying pan until smoking hot.
- Pour in the oil and swirl around the pan, then tip in the beef strips and chilli.
- Cook, stirring all the time, until the meat is lightly browned, about 3 mins, then pour over the oyster sauce.
- Cook until heated through and the sauce coats the meat. stir in the basil leaves and serve with plain rice.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan Β· Wok
Watch how it's made
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What to serve with Thai beef stir-fry
- Pad See Ew Chicken
- Thai Green Curry Chicken
- Pad Thai Seafood
- Panang chicken curry (kaeng panang gai) Chicken
Tips & common questions
How long does Thai beef stir-fry take to make?
About 40 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 4 steps and 5 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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