Thai Basil Beef
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 423kcal
30-Minute Thai Basil Beef Stir Fry will be on your dinner table in a hurry. Serve it over rice for a wholesome meal that will bring some excitement to your weeknight cooking routine.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 5 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 3 jalapenos seeded and thinly sliced, divided
- 1 ¼ pounds ground beef lean
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 2 cups basil leaves fresh
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice fresh squeezed
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 1/4 teaspoons brown sugar
- Salt and pepper
- Lime wedges for serving
- Rice for serving
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Heat 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet or wok over high heat. Add 5 cloves garlic and HALF the 3 jalapenos and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 1 ¼ pounds ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up with spoon and pressing firmly to help brown, until fully cooked and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and 2 cups basil leaves. Cook until basil has wilted, about 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl combine 3 Tablespoons lime juice, 1 Tablespoon soy sauce, 1 1/2 Tablespoons fish sauce, and 1 1/4 teaspoons brown sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves, then add it to the beef mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve beef over rice, topped with green onions and remaining jalapeno. Garnish with additional lime wedges on the side.
Notes
How to Make Ahead + Store
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Or, freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 556mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3240IU | Vitamin C: 8.7mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3.5mg