Description
A vibrant and fiery Thai Hot and Spicy Beef recipe that combines tender beef slices with aromatic red curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, garlic, and chilies. This quick stir-fry is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner and pairs beautifully with jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 4 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 chilies, sliced (adjust for heat)
- 10 ounces beef, sliced thin against the grain
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ½ tablespoon fish sauce
- ½ tablespoon white sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat to prepare for stir-frying the ingredients.
- Cook Aromatics: Add red curry paste, torn kaffir lime leaves, minced garlic, and sliced chilies to the hot oil. Stir-fry for about 20 seconds until the mixture becomes fragrant, releasing their bold flavors.
- Stir-fry Beef: Add the thinly sliced beef to the wok. Stir-fry quickly until the beef is just cooked through, ensuring it remains tender and juicy.
- Add Sauces and Simmer: Stir in oyster sauce, fish sauce, white sugar, and water. Mix well until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is evenly combined with the beef and aromatics.
- Serve: Remove the stir-fry from heat immediately to avoid overcooking. Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Adjust the number of chilies according to your heat preference.
- Using thinly sliced beef against the grain helps ensure tenderness.
- Serve immediately as the texture and flavors are best fresh.
- Kaffir lime leaves provide a unique citrus aroma; if unavailable, you can omit or substitute with lime zest.
- For a gluten-free option, verify oyster sauce is gluten-free or substitute with a tamari-based sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
