Thai Basil Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb Beef sirloin or flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
• 3 cups Fresh Thai basil leaves (loosely packed)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2-4 Thai chilies (finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference))
• 1/2 Red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 Onion (thinly sliced)
• 3 tbsp Coconut aminos (or gluten-free soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp Fish sauce
• 1 tsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Oyster sauce (gluten-free)
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 2 tbsp Avocado oil (or other high-heat oil)
• 1/4 tsp Ground white pepper
• Cooked rice (for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos (or gluten-free soy sauce), fish sauce, brown sugar, gluten-free oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. This is your sauce.

2. 2

   Heat avocado oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.

3. 3

   Add the sliced beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until browned. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and chopped chilies to the wok and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

5. 5

   Add the sliced onion and red bell pepper to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened.

6. 6

   Return the cooked beef to the wok. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly and everything is well combined.

7. 7

   Remove the wok from the heat and stir in the fresh Thai basil leaves until wilted.

8. 8

   Serve immediately over cooked rice. Garnish with extra basil leaves if desired.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.