QUICK AND EASY BASIL BEEF RECIPE

It is an absolutely perfect weeknight meal. You can make it in 15 minutes flat with only 10 ingredients. Incredible!

Servings      : 4

INGREDIENTS

·         1 pound flank steak or sirloin steak, sliced thinly against the grain

·         2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

·         2 teaspoons cornstarch

·         5 cloves garlic, chopped

·         1 red bell pepper, julienned

·         1 medium onion, thinly sliced

·         2 tablespoons soy sauce

·         2 tablespoons fish sauce (optional)

·         2 teaspoons sugar

·         1 cup fresh Thai or Italian basil leaves, packed

·         Steamed rice, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   Toss the sliced beef with 2 teaspoons oil and 2 teaspoons cornstarch. Heat your wok over high heat, and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Sear the beef until just browned (but still a little rare), remove from the wok, and set aside.

2.  Add the garlic, red bell pepper, and onions to the wok and stir-fry until tender. Toss the beef back in, along with the soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), and sugar. Stir-fry for another few seconds, and then fold in the basil until it’s just wilted. Serve with steamed rice.

Recipe from thekitchn.com