Thai-Style Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Ginger & Chili

Ingredients

• 300 g beef (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp fish sauce(optional)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 tbsp chili sauce (Thai-style sweet chili or sriracha)
• 1.5 tbsp neutral oil (or sesame oil)
• 1 tsp cornstarch(optional)
• 2 tbsp water(optional)
• 2 green onions, sliced(optional)
• 0.5 tsp red chili flakes (optional)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Slice beef thinly. Grate ginger, mince garlic, and mix the sauce in a bowl: soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), brown sugar, lime juice, and chili sauce. If using cornstarch, stir it into the water and set aside.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat and add oil. Add beef in a single layer and stir-fry 3–4 minutes until browned.

3. 3

   Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the sauce and toss to coat. Simmer and reduce 6–8 minutes until glossy. If using cornstarch slurry, add it now and stir 30–60 seconds to thicken.

5. 5

   Finish: Turn off heat, taste and adjust sweetness/heat with a little extra chili sauce or lime. Serve immediately (garnish with green onions and chili flakes if desired).