Crispy Beef & Chili Skillet
Tender strips of beef seared until edges char, tossed with fresh chilies and a savory-spicy sauce in one hot skillet. Ready in 15 minutes—the weeknight Thai dinner that actually happens.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 10 oz beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 whole fresh Thai chilies (or jalapeños), thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves (Thai basil preferred, or regular)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until smoking, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add beef in a single layer. Let it sit without stirring for 2 minutes until edges brown.
- 3
Stir and cook 1 minute more until no pink remains. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
In the same skillet, add chilies and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice. Return beef to pan and toss to coat.
- 6
Tear basil leaves and scatter over top. Serve immediately over rice.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or wok
- tongs or wooden spoon
- cutting board and knife
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