Thai Basil Beef

Ingredients · for 4 (scales to your household)

• 1 pound Flank steak, sliced thin against the grain $16.33
• 1 teaspoon Water (for marinade) $0.00
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch $0.03
• 1 teaspoon Low sodium soy sauce (for marinade) $0.02
• 1 tablespoon Oil $0.08
• 1 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced $0.88
• 1 Green onion, sliced $0.28
• 3 Garlic, minced $0.09
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves $7.23
• 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce (for sauce) $0.11
• 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce $0.17
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce $0.09
• 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce $0.12
• 1/4 cup Water (for sauce) $0.00
• 2 tablespoons Light brown sugar $0.11

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. In a medium bowl add beef, water, cornstarch and soy sauce. Toss to coat. Marinade for 30 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Remove the beef from the marinade and sear the beef until just browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Add the red pepper and green onion to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4. Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.Add the beef back to the pan along with the sauce. Cook until thickened, 2-3 minutes.
5. Fold in the Thai basil and cook until it’s just wilted. Serve immediately with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Per serving