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Thai Basil Beef Recipe

Thai Basil Beef is a bold, stir-fried dish packed with savory sauce, fragrant basil, and just the right amount of heat. It’s quick, satisfying, and perfect over a bowl of hot rice.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: Thai Basil Beef Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 400kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 Thai chilies or serrano peppers sliced
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon brown sugar
  • cups Thai basil leaves

Instructions

  • Start by heating vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the diced onions and sliced chilies. Stir-fry them until the onions soften and begin to turn translucent, releasing a fragrant base.
  • Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic becomes aromatic but not browned.
  • Increase the heat to high. Add the ground beef and break it apart using a spatula, mixing it thoroughly with the sautéed aromatics. Cook until the meat is well-browned and no longer pink, letting the flavors meld.
  • Stir in the fish sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and brown sugar. Mix everything together and continue stir-frying for another 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the sauces to coat the meat evenly and form a glossy, flavorful glaze.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and immediately fold in the Thai basil leaves. Stir gently until the leaves wilt from the residual heat.
  • Serve the hot, fragrant Thai basil beef over steamed jasmine rice or your preferred base. Enjoy immediately while the aroma is at its peak.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal
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