Chile Beef Stir-Fry

Beef strips marinated in fish sauce, garlic, and minced chile pepper pairs with asparagus for a tasty stir-fry.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 238 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 3 fresh red chile peppers, minced
• 1 (1 pound) beef sirloin or top round, cut into thin strips
• 2 cups chopped asparagus
• ¼ cup beef stock
• 1 cup basil leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Make a marinade by combining the fish sauce, chile peppers, and garlic in a shallow dish.

Step 2

Lay beef into the marinade, turning to coat.

Step 3

Marinate beef in refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.

Step 4

Remove the beef from the marinade and shake off excess liquid. Discard the remaining marinade.

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in hot oil until hot but slightly pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes; remove from oil with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel.

Step 6

Heat remaining tablespoon peanut oil in the skillet; cook and stir asparagus in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Pour beef stock into the pan and bring to a simmer.

Step 8

Return the beef to the pan. Add the basil and continue cooking until hot, about 1 minute more.