Mongolian Beef with Thai Basil

Mongolian Beef with Thai Basil is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the bold flavors of Mongolian beef with the aromatic and fresh taste of Thai basil. This dish is perfect for those who love a little bit of spice and a lot of flavor in their meals.

To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

- 1/2 pound of flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup of Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped

To start, mix the cornstarch, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl until well combined. Add the sliced beef to the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Finally, add the chopped Thai basil leaves and stir-fry for another 30 seconds until wilted and fragrant. Serve hot with steamed rice.
This Mongolian Beef with Thai Basil dish is a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. The tender beef is coated in a rich and flavorful sauce that is perfectly balanced by the fresh and aromatic Thai basil. The dish has a beautiful appearance with the vibrant green of the basil leaves and the deep brown of the beef.
Type of dish: Stir-fry
Main ingredients: Flank steak, Thai basil, garlic