Beef with chilli and basil

Savor the bold flavors of Beef with Chili and Basil in just minutes! This easy stir-fry recipe combines tender beef, zesty salsa sauce, and aromatic basil, all simmered with spicy red chilies and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

  • 09 Apr 2024
  • Cook time 10 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 9 Ingredients

Beef with chilli and basil

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Ingredients:

2 tbsp peanut oil
30g
1 lb beef
450g
1/3 cup salsa sauce
72g
1 tsp salt
5g
1 tsp fish sauce
5g
1 onion
160g
1 red pepper
80g
2 red hot chili peppers
80g
1/2 cup basil leaves
3.50g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Thinly slice the beef.
- Slice the onion and red bell pepper into thin strips.
- Thinly slice the red hot chili peppers.
- Tear or roughly chop the basil leaves.
2. Heat the Oil:
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
3. Cook the Beef:
- Add the sliced beef to the skillet or wok.
- Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes, or until the beef is browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
4. Stir-fry the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet or wok, add the sliced onion, red bell pepper, and red hot chili peppers.
- Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
5. Combine Ingredients:
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet or wok with the vegetables.
- Add the salsa sauce, salt, and fish sauce.
- Stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
6. Add Basil Leaves:
- Stir in the basil leaves and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the leaves are wilted and the dish is fragrant.
7. Serve:
- Transfer the beef with chili and basil to a serving dish.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or your choice of accompaniment.

Tips:

- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to get the best flavors. Fresh basil and ripe chili peppers make a significant difference.

- Slice the beef thinly and uniformly for a quick and even cooking process.

- If you prefer a milder dish, you can reduce the number of chili peppers or remove the seeds before chopping.

- Prepare all ingredients and have them ready before you start cooking. This will make the cooking process smooth and quick.

- Adjust the salt and fish sauce to taste, keeping in mind that fish sauce has a strong flavor.

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size220 grams
Energy
Calories 440kcal17%
Protein
Protein 36g24%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 8g2%
Fiber 1.84g5%
Sugar 5.00g5%
Fat
Fat 30g34%
Saturated 10g32%
Cholesterol 130mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 50ug5%
Choline 140mg25%
Vitamin B1 0.12mg10%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg18%
Vitamin B3 6mg35%
Vitamin B6 0.58mg34%
Vitamin B9 33ug8%
Vitamin B12 2.26ug94%
Vitamin C 60mg65%
Vitamin E 2.43mg16%
Vitamin K 11ug9%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 40mg3%
Copper, Cu 0.16mg0%
Iron, Fe 3.31mg30%
Magnesium, Mg 40mg9%
Phosphorus, P 240mg19%
Potassium, K 510mg15%
Selenium, Se 33ug60%
Sodium, Na 770mg51%
Zinc, Zn 8mg75%
Water
Water 150g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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