Basil Beef Recipe

If you find yourself craving the bold, spicy flavors of Asian cuisine, give this easy, one-skillet Thai basil beef recipe a try. This dish is loaded with juicy ground beef, crispy stir-fried veggies, and a flavorful dark sauce. You'll be amazed at how simple it is to bring Thai cuisine to your table, whether it's for a crowd or just a regular weeknight dinner.

cook TIME 12 mins
prep TIME 5 mins
total TIME 17 mins

Course: Side DishCuisine: Thai

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 457 kcal

Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (17)

12 oz 85% lean ground beef
1 oz Thai basil leaves
4 oz onion sliced
4 oz red bell pepper sliced
4 oz carrots shredded
0.5 oz bird's eye chili chopped
0.5 oz coriander chopped
1 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp garlic minced
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp Thai fish sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp sriracha
3 cups cooked medium-grain white rice

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat your frying wok/skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp canola oil and 1 tbsp minced garlic, sauté until golden and fragrant.

Add in 4 oz sliced onion and 4 oz sliced red bell pepper, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Add 12 oz ground beef to brown with 1 tsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp brown sugar, 2 tsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 2 tsp sriracha for 7 minutes. Stir constantly until caramelized.

Fold in 1 oz Thai basil leaves and 0.5 oz chopped coriander, toss quickly for 30 seconds and remove from heat.

Garnish with 0.5 oz bird's eye chili and 4 oz shredded carrots. Serve hot with 3 cups cooked medium-grain white rice.

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