Thai Spicy Basil Beef

My version of Thai Beef Basil I usually get from take-out. If you can find Thai Basil and Thai Chilies that would be great. Otherwise, I've used regular basil and serrano or jalapeno chilies instead. I freeze the beef for 10 minutes to make it easier to thinly slice.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1  tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 lb beef, thinly sliced
• 1  tablespoon chile, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup onion, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup red bell pepper, sliced
• 1  cup fresh basil leaf
• 1  tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2  tablespoons fish sauce
• 1⁄2 tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper
•  cilantro, chopped for garnish

Directions

1. Heat wok with oil, add garlic and chiles.
2. Add beef and stir fry for 1 minute.
3. Add onions and basil, stir for 1 minute.
4. Add remaining sauce: oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and white pepper.
5. Stir fry until cooked, garnish with cilantro.
6. Server immediately with steamed rice.