Thai Beef & Chili Stir-Fry
Tender beef seared with fresh chilies and fish sauce in a blazing-hot wok, finished with a squeeze of lime. This is the TikTok-easy version of neua pad prik — all the heat and char, zero fuss.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced thin
- 3 whole Thai red or green chilies (or jalapeños), sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 whole lime
- 3 tbsp neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat beef dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet or wok over high heat until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add beef in a single layer and let it sear without stirring for 2 minutes until edges brown.
- 4
Stir the beef and cook 1 more minute, then push to the side of the pan.
- 5
Add garlic and chilies to the empty space, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, then toss with beef.
- 6
Pour fish sauce and soy sauce over the beef, toss to coat, then squeeze lime over the top and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or wok
- tongs or wooden spoon
- knife for slicing
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