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Thai chilli beef

Fragrant Thai Chilli Beef with Basil and Peppers

The intensely aromatic flavours of Thai basil takes this Thai Chilli Beef up to the next level. Ready in 15 minutes, serve this fragrantly spicy dish with Jasmine rice.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese, Thai
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g beef steak very thinly cut against the grain 
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves
  • Vegetable oil
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste 

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the beef: Make a marinade with garlic, half the onion, black pepper and a little oil, and add to the beef.  
  • Sear the beef: Heat the wok over high heat and add a drizzle of oil. Sear the beef for 2 minutes until browned. Fry in small batches if necessary. Set aside.
  • Stir fry: Add the chilli, onion and red pepper to the wok and stir fry for 2 minutes. 
  • Add the sauce: Add the soy sauce and oyster sauce and stir well. Toss the beef in and stir fry for 1 minute. 
  • Finish off: Turn off the heat and add the basil leaves. Gently toss and season if necessary. 
  • Serve: Serve with steamed rice and garnish with basil leaves.