Bold Basil Beef

This recipe is from Martin Yan's "Quick and Easy" Program.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Marinade

• 1  tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch

• Bold Basil Beef

• 1  lb  flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  small shallot, thinly sliced into rings
• 1  jalapeno  chili, thinly sliced into rings
• 1⁄2 cup  lightly packed Thai basil or 1⁄2 cup regular basil

Directions

1. Marinade: Combine ingredients in a medium bowl. Add beef and stir to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes,.
2. Beef: Place a stir-fry pan over high heat until hot. Add oil, swirling to coat sides.
3. Add shallot and chili; cook. stirring until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add beef and stir-fry until barely pink in center, about 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Remove pan from heat and stir in basil leaves.
5. Serve immediately.