Simple Recipes for Every Day
Thai Basil Beef

- Serves: 4
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 lb ground beef 90/10
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, divided
- fresh cilantro (optional)
Thai Basil Beef Sauce
- 1 tbsp chili paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free alternative)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Method
- In a small bowl combine chili paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar and lime juice until incorporated, set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet set over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon and stirring often, about 6 minutes.
- Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic to the beef and cook until vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the sauce mixture along with the fresh basil (reserving a fresh few leaves for the top) and continue cooking until basil starts to wilt.
- Serve over rice topped with fresh basil and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
Note: If using low sodium soy sauce, add ½ tsp salt to ground beef.