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Thai Steak and Green Bean Stir Fry

July 30, 2018 · 33 Comments

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Fresh green beans, ginger, and garlic are quickly sauteed with tender strips of beef before being tossed in a light savory sauce to create this easy Steak Stir Fry.

I’m all for quick and easy dinners most nights and this one absolutely qualifies.

Thai Steak and Green Beans - get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com

Unlike most stir-fries, this wholly savory steak stir-fry with green beans has no sweet and sour or sweet and spicy component. It is simply savory and delicious without any added sugars.

My husband Sean really loves this easy dinner. The rest of us enjoy the steak stir fry as well, but this is one of his personal favorites. It will keep well in the refrigerator for a few days, so he often takes the leftovers to work for his lunches.

How To Stir Fry

  • Start with a wok or a large deep skillet to stir-fry. I’ve tried classic woks, countless skillets, and frying pans over the years. I now use this everyday pan to stir-fry and I absolutely love it.
  • I typically use tongs or a fish spatula for stir-frying. You can use any sturdy wooden or metal spatula, but fish spatulas really are the ultimate turner, stirrer, stir-fry tool.
  • Cut similar ingredients roughly the same size. Smaller pieces will cook faster, so making sure things are similar will keep things cooking evenly.
  • If you’re cooking more than a pound of meat, you’ll want to split it up and cook small batches. Small batch cooking helps brown and seal the meat and keep it tender.
  • Adding too much meat will reduce the temperature of the pan, produce more liquid, and cause the meat to stew instead of sear. Cooking too much meat at a time can result in tough meat that hasn’t absorbed much flavor.
  • Take care not to overcook the meat, as the residual heat will continue to cook the meat as it rests and then it will cook a bit further when it’s returned to the hot skillet at the end of the cooking process.
  • After the meat has cooked, add the firmer vegetables to the skillet first and then add softer vegetables as the firmer vegetables begin to soften.
  • When the vegetables have softened, return the meat to the pan.
  • Stir, heat everything once more, and serve.

What is Fish Sauce?

Fish sauce is a Thai and Vietnamese sauce used as a flavoring or condiment, prepared from fermented anchovies and salt.

A splash of fish sauce adds a unique savory flavor to this dish. Fish sauce is frequently used in both Thai and Vietnamese foods. If you are unsure of the fish sauce or unable to find it, soy sauce can be substituted.

I switch back and forth and make this recipe with fish sauce or with soy sauce, as my kids actually prefer the soy sauce version.

Thai Steak with Green Beans is an easy weeknight dinner that only requires a handful of ingredients and a few minutes effort! get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com

Stir Fry Recipes

If you’re craving more delicious stir-fry dinners to get dinner on the table fast, check out Sriracha Honey Cashew Chicken, Spicy Pork with Asian Greens, or Korean Jap Chae. (Jap Chae is the glass noodle stir fry that I love.)

Hibachi Style Garlic Steak and Shrimp by She Wears Many Hats sounds incredible, as does this Orange Teriyaki Beef with Noodles by Taste and Tell.

If you’re looking for a guaranteed kid and adult-pleasing meal, this Chicken and Bacon Stir Fry has been a family favorite for years now.

Steak Stir Fry Recipe

  1. In a very large skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook, tossing or stirring constantly just until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove the cooked steak to a plate.
  2. Add the green beans, ginger, and garlic to the juices left in the skillet. Toss to combine, add water, and cover with lid.
  3. Continue cooking over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Uncover and continue tossing the steak and green beans in the skillet constantly until the green beans are crisp-tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Return the beef and any juices to the skillet along with the fish sauce and basil. Toss quickly to coat and cook about a minute.
  5. Sprinkle with more basil, if desired and serve immediately, by itself or over rice.
5 from 1 vote
Thai Steak and Green Beans - get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com
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Thai Steak and Green Bean Stir Fry
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Recipe adapted from and with thanks to Everyday Food
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 230 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or light flavored olive oil
  • 1 lb skirt steak cut against the grain into very thin strips
  • 1 lb green beans trimmed
  • 3 inch piece of ginger about 1/4 cup peeled and cut into very thin matchsticks
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves roughly chopped, plus more for topping
  • cooked rice for serving
Instructions
  1. In a very large skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook, tossing or stirring constantly just until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove the cooked steak to a plate. 

  2. Add the green beans, ginger, and garlic to the juices left in the skillet. Toss to combine, add water, and cover with lid. Continue cooking over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Uncover and continue tossing the green beans in the skillet constantly until the green beans are crisp-tender, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. Return the beef and any juices to the skillet along with the fish sauce and basil. Toss quickly to coat and cook about a minute. Sprinkle with more basil, if desired and serve immediately, by itself or over rice. Enjoy!

{originally published 1/9/14 – recipe notes and photos updated 7/30/18}

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Hi, I’m Mary. I’m the author, cook, photographer, and travel lover behind the scenes here at Barefeet In The Kitchen. I'm also the author of three cookbooks dedicated to making cooking from scratch as simple as possible.

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  1. Pam says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    I've made something similar with pork. Love Thai food!

    Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    January 10, 2014 at 2:39 am

    I love stir fry! This looks amazing!

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    May 22, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    I thought green beans weren't paleo…?

    Reply
    • Mary says

      May 22, 2014 at 11:00 pm

      Green beans are debated among the paleo groups. Feel free to substitute another favorite vegetable. I'm sure this would be delicious with bell peppers as well.

      Reply
  4. Heidi Kravitz says

    September 21, 2014 at 11:18 pm

    This recipe is awesome!! I've already made it twice in two weeks and I'm blogging about it today. Thank you!!

    Reply
  5. plasterer bristol says

    September 29, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    this looks really delicious, gonna give this a go one night, thanks for sharing.

    Simon

    Reply
  6. L IL B says

    May 9, 2018 at 3:02 am

    Would this work over noodles?

    Reply
    • Mary says

      July 30, 2018 at 9:59 am

      This would be delicious with noodles, rice, or pretty much any other side dish. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Mimi says

    July 30, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    Wonderful. A stir fry, and who to make variations of stir fries, is something I taught my daughters before they left home. They are so easy, and don’t have to all be the same. And healthy! Great recipe!

    Reply
    • marco satta says

      September 29, 2018 at 6:53 am

      This is delicious! I will prepare this evening for my partner. Thank you very much

      Reply
  8. Terrell Taylor says

    March 13, 2019 at 9:16 pm

    Prepared according to recipe, was a bit over on beef (sirloin), 1.5#. Served on Basmati rice, was really impressed. Got better the further I got down the bowl. Used fish sauce, but needed salt, so seasoned bowl with soy (Kikkoman). Really nice.

    Reply
    • Mary says

      March 14, 2019 at 4:31 am

      I’m glad you liked it, Terrell.

      Reply
  9. Louise Roberts says

    August 3, 2019 at 7:27 pm

    Would love to have easy and quick recipes like the Thai beef steak.

    Reply
    • Mary Younkin says

      August 6, 2019 at 8:26 am

      There is an abundance of recipes here to choose from, Louise. Enjoy!

      Reply
  10. Smallu says

    August 14, 2019 at 11:14 am

    Nom!! We veganized this by using Gardein’ Beefless Tips. It’s incredible that such a simple recipe could be so tasty!!

    Reply
    • Mary Younkin says

      August 14, 2019 at 1:07 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the stir-fry!

      Reply
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