30-Minute Thai Basil Asian Steak Stir-Fry - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

[gringalicious]

Do you ever look forward to something for so long that you can hardly believe it’s actually arrived? That’s how I feel about Spring this year. I’ve been dreaming about all the things I want to make, do, and see this season, that it seems unbelievable that it’s arrived. Of course, it would probably seem more like Spring if we weren’t still having really cold weather, but that’s okay, the warm weather will get here soon enough and I’ll be ready for it, sunglasses and t-shirts in hand.

I’m sort of thinking this needs to be the year of exploring. I’m 22 now (omg, I’m getting so old guys!) and while I love staying at home sometimes, I also adore discovering new places. I’m for sure going to be taking at least one trip before Summer, but hopefully I’ll get in at least two new destinations. Stay tuned for more travel posts my friends because they’re coming. Also, many of you have been asking me about video. Now I know you’re probably wanting recipes and stuff, but I was curious, would you be interested in more personal vlogs such as “day in the life” or travel vlogs? Let me know!

Okay, but travels aside, I’ve got a delicious recipe to share today. So I clearly need to visit some Asian countries soon because when it comes to exploring the world of culinary flavors I always seem to come back to something Asian. I just love all the different ingredients that go into making these types of dishes, and I genuinely love eating all types of different veggies too.

Honestly guys, I don’t understand why veggies have such a bad rep, especially when you prepare them like this. I mean, everything becomes a world of yumminess when it’s stir-fried and cooked with layers of flavor. And speaking of flavors, I was so excited recently when I happened to find some fresh Thai basil at my local grocery. It’s something I’ve rarely ever found around here so I knew I wanted to star it in one of my next recipes.
It may look a lot like regular basil, but the taste is way different. It’s got it’s own thing going on and it makes the perfect finishing touch for a stir-fry like this. So I used beef in this, but it could very easily be replaced with any other meats that you’d prefer. Actually, if you’re vegetarian or vegan you could add some tofu or tempeh for an equally delicious but meatless weeknight meal.

I’d say one of the best parts of this dish is that it’s so fast and easy. I know I say this about a lot of recipes, but I can never pass up celebrating a quick meal after spending years now trying some not-so-fast recipes. This is coming from the girl who’s tried to make pretty much everything the long way. I mean, if we’re talking about slow-cooker meals, that’s a different story, but I’m referring to those meals that need like two or three days of planning ahead. This dinner takes right around 30 minutes and the only unusual ingredient is the Thai basil, which may not even be that unusual to some of you. The rest of the list are all things that are pretty common in Stir-fry dishes so they should be familiar. I hope you enjoy this one!

30-Minute Thai Basil Asian Steak Stir-Fry

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 - 6 servings

Grab the chopsticks and get your appetite ready for this quick and easy stir-fry that only takes about 30 minutes to make.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar (or honey)
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chili garlic paste
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 pound boneless sirloin steak, cut into cubes
1 cup carrots, diced
2 tablespoons cooking oil, divided (I used peanut)
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 leek, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas
1/2 pound portabella mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup beef or vegetable stock
1 handful Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped
steamed rice for serving
toasted sesame seeds for topping, optional

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, chili garlic paste, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Add the steak pieces to the mixture and allow to set for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the vegetable.
Heat a large wok or skillet over medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Remove the steak pieces from the sauce mixture with a slotted spoon and place in the skillet. Cook on each side for 2-3 minutes until completely cooked. Remove from pan into a separate dish and set aside.
Add the cornstarch and beef stock to the sauce/marinade and stir until smooth. Set aside.
Heat remaining oil in pan and add the carrots. cook for 2-3 minutes until starting to soften then add the rest of the vegetables and cook for an additional few minutes until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes until it begins to thicken. Return meat to pan and heat through. Serve with rice and a sprinkle oc sesame seeds if desired.

For more great food ideas, please do not forget to look at my other recent food posts

1. Nutella Tiramisu
2. Hummus & Veggies Mediterranean Mezze Board
3. Spring Bunny Tracks Confetti Blondies
4. Mint Chocolate Chip Avocado Mousse Cups
5. Raspberry Pomegranate Oats in a Jar
6. Coconut Almond Ranch Fried Chicken Nuggets
7. Chocolate Spelt Greek Yogurt Waffles + Maple Nut Butter Syrup
8. Moroccan Ribboned Carrot Raddicchio Salad
9. Heirloom Tomato Marinara Meatballs & Spaghetti Squash
10. Chocolate Oats & Honey Cut-Out Cookies (GF+Vegan)

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Comments

[noboxes]

the colors are just simply amazing!! Phenomenal photography as always

[gringalicious]

Thanks for the support @noboxes!

[mamaloves]

beautifully done, just splendid

[gringalicious]

Always so sweet @mamaloves

[introvert-dime]

Asian foods have unique and authentic taste.

[gringalicious]

thanks for commenting

[hiroyamagishi]

It's a very Asian dish indeed! It reminds me of a few dishes from the Philippines and China (maybe chopsuey and Kung Pau chicken with vegfies) . I'm having late lunch at it gave me an idea. Nice work!

[gringalicious]

I am so glad it gave you inspirations, thanks so much for commenting

[purefood]

I love stir fry, and this looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[gringalicious]

So glad you like it @purefood!

[heinze4]

Again, great photos and so good looking food! It´s always pleasure to read your posts. P.S. You are not old.

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the kind words @heinze4

[suf1an]

Your post always inspire me. The way you write it and then present your pictures, they are really good. You take most of the numbers in your presentation :p

Looking at this food, I just had my breakfast but now I feel like I am hungry again :p

[gringalicious]

thanks for commenting, so glad you liked it @suf1an

[slimanepro]

Yes well done .. great work
I like hot food .. it seems appetizing
Thanks for sharing your experience

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting

[taqi]

Mouth watering.

[gringalicious]

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[awakeningartist]

I am getting tiered of saying this but seriously I am stunned! Got to make all of these one day and have to be honest the presentation looks just maaaad!

[christinb]

I would also like you to do personal vlogs like travel vlogs.

[gringalicious]

that's great, thanks so much for the input and for taking the time to read my post

[ekhlas01]

Amazing food

[gringalicious]

thanks

[apiprincz]

Lovely post this one and I really hope to see your travel adventure on video pretty soon. I think that Will be so much fun just try to make it short and sweet. Keep it up dear

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the great commenting and for taking the time to read my post

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[honeylyn2330]

I feel hungry in your post @gringalicious
Hmm.. i interested both travel and your food awsome 😊😊 or you travel and you vlog the any food in any different countries 😊😊
you know travel for food hehehe
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So dont forget the delicious food ok @gringalicous

[gringalicious]

very kind words and great commenting 2honeylyn2330, thanks so much!

[skiesandsports]

This looks fantastic, so fresh! Got to love a good stir fry, although I never tend to use beef for them, I really should give it a go something, flavour wise I imagine it actually works a lot better than chicken!

[gringalicious]

so sorry for the 5 day delay in responding. You can totally substitute chicken, no problem

[blazing]

You made it so beautifully looks really amazing thanks for all the instructions :)

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the daily support @blazing

[creativewoman]

Wow! What’s a colorful dish! Really the most of asian recipe easy and quick made! I like it so much ! Don’t think too much you have to visit us in Mauritius, then you will discover two cultures the Asia food and Indian too.

[gringalicious]

hey @creativewoman, so sorry it has taken me 5 days to respond. great commenting as always

[steemcleanse]

Mhmhmmmm this looks so good I can it all day everyday!

[gringalicious]

Me too. Thanks @steemcleanse!

[putry01]

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[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the kind words

[pusheenosaurus]

That looks delicious! I'm a fan of Thai food but have never tried Thai version of stir fry before. Is there a specific rice wine vinegar brand you would recommend? I only have mirin, which is a japanese sweet rice wine I have at home. I'm wondering if it will be a good substitute I can use to test this dish?

[gringalicious]

Thanks @pusheenosaurus. I think the mirin will work just fine. As far as I know the difference is very slight.

[pusheenosaurus]

That's good to know! Thanks for replying :)

[jackjami]

Thanks a lot for sharing your valuable post....
Carry on next
Best of luck..
I will still wait for your next post....

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for taking the time to comment

[universalpro]

I have always heard about Thai foods and it's popularity.....wish I get to taste someday....it looks really delicious and yummy...thanks for sharing @gringalicious

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the great commenting, so sorry for the 3 day delay

[yasmin3]

It's a good nutritious meal

[gringalicious]

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[yasmin3]

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[usamamsd]

Wow such q nyc food i have never seen in my life looks like spicy

[gringalicious]

Thanks @usamamsd!

[ghmboyan]

not only beautiful but also useful 🥗🍲🍝

[gringalicious]

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[sizandyola]

I simply adore your photography. I wonder if you could brief me about the setup you use. Would really help me.

[gringalicious]

I'm thinking about doing some behind the scenes type post @sizandyola. What do you think?

[sizandyola]

I would love that. Thank you. I own a restaurant and it would be helpful.

[ilhamdhia]

wah very tasty delicious food menu, it must be expensive, taste buds have tastes,

[gringalicious]

Thanks @ilhamdhia! That's so very kind.

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[gringalicious]

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[thecrytotrader]

This recipe is looking very colourful and tasty dear @gringalicious 😍😍

And it's retgood that you are ready for the summer time and on 24th of this month iam going to be 22 also😅 it's looks like we both are in a same age right now😇

[gringalicious]

How cool to be so close in age. Thanks @thecrytotrader!

[thecrytotrader]

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[gringalicious]

That's very sweet @emran1017 .

[hanamana]

Yum yum looking and nice display of the dish with delicious looking food. I would replace meat with Tofu myself....

[gringalicious]

I appreciate it @hanamana!

[mariejoyacajes]

Every time i saw your blogs. I always get Hungry and amaze with your photography. This inspire me everyday to do also mine.^^

[gringalicious]

Oh, I'm so happy to hear that @mariejoyacajes! Thanks!

[antobrampu]

it looks like it's so good, I want to eat it. yummmmyy .. 😆😆

[gringalicious]

So glad you like it @antobrampu !

[musafir79]

Make hungry 😁

[gringalicious]

Thanks @musafir79!

[freerunner]

I really need this in my life, like right now

[gringalicious]

That's so sweet @freerunner !

[digitalfirehose]

I can totally see this in front of me on brown rice.

As to video, if do video, I'm thinking that a cooking show would be your strong suit. Have a look at The Galloping Gourmet on YouTube to see a great example of a cooking show. I don't know if you'd do a live audience, but Graham Kerr sure knew how to bring humor to cooking.

Anyway, great presentation. I really admire your work.

[gringalicious]

That is very sweet and thanks for the input on video. Thanks @digitalfirehose

[powerofseeds8]

This look Delicious

[gringalicious]

That is very sweet @powerofseeds8!

[felixixi]

Thank that you share the recipe. in #Aceh maybe its look like Urab
I save this recipe by resteem it in my blog

[gringalicious]

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[tesscooks4u]

I know that tastes good!

[gringalicious]

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[drawmeaship]

Yummy that look so nice i love this kind of food that is quick and easy thank you for sharing this recipe:)

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for taking the time to comment

[asapadmiral]

nice shots any more?

[mithunasiriphong]

nice food and i want to testing

[gringalicious]

I hope that you do give it a test

[aditya-murarka]

It's look so delicious...It's make my mouth watering 😋....I am so foodie and I also have started food photo shoot series ...When I see your post I always attract by presentation ...In my recipe I don't be able to show adorable presentation ....I love Asian food...Soy souse and garlic increase the taste of food ...I can imagine how tasty is it...And I would interested for daily life and travel blog....Waiting for 😇

[gringalicious]

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[jamiliafidan]

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[gringalicious]

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[idowu-kunlere]

Thanks for sharing your meal with us. You've left us salivating for a taste. Lol

[gringalicious]

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[smmtrade]

Yummy!!

[gringalicious]

thanks