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Thai Basil Beef Homemade Thai Basil Beef – Ground beef, vibrant red bell peppers, and fragrant Thai basil, all simmered in a rich blend of savory sauces and served over a bed of steamed rice. Topped with fresh green onions, this easy-to-make stir-fry is packed with bold flavors and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Thai Basil Beef

This Thai Basil Beef is a quick, delicious stir-fry made with ground beef and a savory homemade basil sauce. Customize the spice to your liking!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Custom Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 5
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 295
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil For sautéing vegetables
  • 2 shallots chopped (Adds sweetness and depth of flavor)
  • 8 cloves garlic minced (For aromatic flavor)
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger minced (Adds zing and warmth)
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced (Adds color and crunch)
  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef Can substitute with chicken or tofu
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar Balances the salty flavors
  • 1 Tablespoon fish sauce Authentic Thai flavor
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce For saltiness and umami
  • 1.5 Tablespoons oyster sauce Can substitute hoisin or soy sauce
  • 2 or 3 Tablespoons chili paste with garlic Adjust to taste for heat
  • ¾ cup low-sodium beef broth Helps to create the sauce base
  • ⅓ cup water To thin the sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch For thickening the sauce
  • 1.5 cups holy basil leaves chopped (Essential for authentic flavor, can substitute Thai basil)
  • 3 green onions chopped (For garnish and added freshness)
  • 5 cups hot cooked rice Use any rice variety or substitute with lettuce wraps for low-carb

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. prep
  2. Add the chopped shallots, minced garlic, ginger, and sliced red bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. prep
  3. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef. Break it up into small pieces as it cooks. (Using a meat chopper helps break up the beef evenly.) prep
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili paste, cornstarch, beef broth, and water. Pour this sauce mixture into the pan. mix
  5. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5-10 minutes until it thickens and the flavors meld together. simmer
  6. Serve the Thai basil beef over hot cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 34gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 1854mgPotassium: 818mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1219IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 4mg

Notes

A quick and flavorful Thai-inspired stir fry that is perfect for weeknight dinners. Add a fried egg on top for extra richness!

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