Beef and Basil Stir-Fry

Name: Beef and Basil Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-Thai
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (2 fl. oz./60 ml) soy sauce; 3 Tbs. sherry; 1 Tbs. honey; 1 tsp. cornstarch; 2 Tbs. canola oil; 1 lb. (500 g) flank steak, thinly sliced, then cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-inch (2.5-cm) piece peeled fresh ginger, grated; 1 yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) matchsticks; 2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) matchsticks; 4 oz. (125 g) sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved; 1/4 cup (1/4 oz./7 g) small fresh basil leaves, preferably Thai

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Thai basil, with its beautiful purple stems, adds an incredible flavor and aroma to this dish, but if you can’t find it, sweet basil will work fine as well. This stir-fry is wonderful served over steamed rice or fresh Asian noodles.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup (2 fl. oz./60 ml) soy sauce
3 Tbs. sherry
1 Tbs. honey
1 tsp. cornstarch
2 Tbs. canola oil
1 lb. (500 g) flank steak, thinly sliced, then cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-inch (2.5-cm) piece peeled fresh ginger, grated
1 yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) matchsticks
2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) matchsticks
4 oz. (125 g) sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
1/4 cup (1/4 oz./7 g) small fresh basil leaves, preferably Thai

Directions

In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, sherry, honey and cornstarch.

In a wok or large fry pan over high heat, warm 1 Tbs. of the oil. Season the steak pieces with salt and pepper. Add to the pan and cook, tossing to sear on all sides, until browned but still rare inside, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Pour off any fat from the pan.

Return the pan to high heat and warm the remaining 1 Tbs. oil. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute, taking care not to let the garlic and ginger brown. Add the squash, carrots and sugar snap peas and stir-fry for 4 minutes. Add the steak and the soy sauce mixture and stir to combine. Cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Top with the basil leaves and serve immediately. Serves 4.

Adapted from Williams-Sonoma One Pot of the Day, by Kate McMillan (Weldon Owen, 2012)

Rated 5 out of 5 by Terrapin from Yum!! The sauce in this recipe is sooo yummy! I’ve made it with flank steak and chicken, and it’s delicious both ways. I use whatever vegetables I have on hand.

Date published: 2021-03-05

Beef and Basil Stir-Fry

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