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Thai Basil Beef

Savory Thai Basil Beef Stir-Fry for a Quick Weeknight Win

This Thai Basil Beef is a quick and delicious stir-fry that's perfect for weeknight meals, bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Paste Sambal oelek works well
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Can be replaced with oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar for healthier option
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh lime juice is best
For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can be swapped with canola or peanut oil
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (90/10) Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Can use green bell pepper or other veggies
  • 1 medium Onion Use shallots for a milder profile
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced garlic is best but garlic powder can work
For the Finish
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Thai holy basil is ideal, sweet basil is good alternative
  • 2 cups Rice Jasmine rice adds authenticity but any rice can be used

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make the Sauce by whisking together the chili paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice in a small bowl. Set it aside.
  2. Cook the Beef by heating 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 8-10 minutes until fully browned.
  3. Add Vegetables by tossing in the sliced red bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Combine Sauce by pouring the prepared sauce over the beef and veggies, stirring to coat. Add the fresh basil leaves and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Serve by spooning the beef stir-fry over a bed of jasmine rice and garnishing with reserved basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust the spice level of the chili paste according to your preference. Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the beef for a nice sear.

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