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A white bowl of stir fried beef, green beans, garlic, and Thai basil leaves.

Beef and Green Bean Stir Fry with Thai Basil

Cassie Waltman
Beef and Green Bean Stir Fry with Thai Basil makes a quick meal with a savory sauce, tender green beans and beef, and fragrant Thai basil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4
Calories 237 kcal

Ingredients
  

Stir Fry Ingredients

  • 1 pound flank steak (sliced thinly across the grain)
  • 2 cups green beans (trimmed to 2", about 12 ounces)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Stir Fry Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Add beef slices, baking soda, and ½ cup water to a medium bowl. Stir everything together and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • Trim the green beans into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and remove the basil leaves from the stem.
  • Whisk together the sauce ingredients and set them aside.
  • Strain the beef and rinse it well. Pat it completely dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
  • Heat the skillet high heat for 2 minutes. Add the oil and heat it to a shimmer.
  • Add the beef in a single layer. Cook without disturbing until the beef is deeply browned, 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir fry and continue to cook beef on the other sides until the moisture has evaporated.
  • Add the garlic and green beans to the pan. Cook 2-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Fresh green beans will need more time, frozen will need less.
  • Add the basil and the stir fry sauce to the pan, tossing to mix all ingredients. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, wilting the basil and allowing the sauce to coat all of the stir fry well.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 26gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1342mgPotassium: 582mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 698IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 3mg
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