Basil Beef and Eggplant Stir Fry

Tiffany Manners

Inspired by the vibrant street food of Southeast Asia, this Basil Beef and Eggplant Stir Fry combines tender beef slices with the rich, slightly smoky flavor of eggplant, all perfectly harmonized with fragrant basil. Bringing the warmth of Thai cuisine to your table, this dish is an exquisite blend of sweet, spicy, and umami flavors, enhanced with a modern twist to surprise your tastebuds.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Cuisine East / Southeast Asian

Servings servings

Calories 294 kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
500 grams beef sirloin sliced thinly against the grain
2 medium eggplants cut into bite-sized pieces
5 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup fresh basil leaves

Garnish

1 handful red chili sliced, optional for garnish

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the beef slices, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes or until they begin to brown slightly. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same pan. Toss in the eggplant pieces and sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and are tender. Stir constantly to ensure even cooking.
Add the minced garlic to the pan with the eggplant. Sauté for an additional minute until fragrant, but be careful not to burn the garlic.
Return the beef to the pan. Pour in the soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the mix. Stir-fry everything for another 3-4 minutes, until the beef is just cooked through and the flavors meld together.
Finally, add the fresh basil leaves, tossing everything gently until the basil just begins to wilt. Remove from heat immediately to maintain the basil's bright color and aroma.

Notes

For more heat, consider adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes along with the sauces.

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 31gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 1058mgPotassium: 1018mgFiber: 7gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 372IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 3mg

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