Name: Thai Basil Beef Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 cups Jasmine rice (cooked); 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 lb. ground beef ((90/10)); 1 yellow onion (sliced); 8 garlic cloves (minced); 1 orange bell pepper (sliced); 2-3 Thai chilis; 1/4 cup oyster sauce; 1/4 cup coconut aminos soy-free sauce (or low-sodium soy sauce); 2 Tbsp. fish sauce; 1 Tbsp. chili sauce (or chili garlic sauce (sambal oelek)); 1 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1 Tbsp. lime juice; 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves

Treat yourself to the lively flavors of Thailand with this basil-infused beef bowl. Stir-fried lean ground beef takes center stage, partnering with aromatic Thai basil leaves, onion, garlic, bell pepper and Thai chilies in a delightful dance of savory and spicy. Complementing this culinary performance is a sweet tangy sauce that adds a touch of umami magic. Served on a bed of jasmine rice, this dish offers warming comfort along with exotic allure.

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Thai Basil Beef Bowl

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 566 kcal

Author Toni Williams

Ingredients

4 cups Jasmine rice cooked
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. ground beef (90/10)
1 yellow onion sliced
8 garlic cloves minced
1 orange bell pepper sliced
2-3 Thai chilis
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1/4 cup coconut aminos soy-free sauce or low-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp. fish sauce
1 Tbsp. chili sauce or chili garlic sauce (sambal oelek)
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves

Instructions

Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions. While rice is cooking, prepare beef.
In medium bowl combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, brown sugar and lime juice. Stir and set aside.
In large skillet over medium high heat, heat vegetable oil. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6 minutes. Use spatula or wooden spoon to break into crumbles as it cooks.
Add onions, garlic, bell peppers and Thai chilis to pan. Cook until onions and bell peppers are just softened, about 5 minutes.
Add sauce to pan and cook until sauce begins to thicken. Stir in fresh Thai basil leaves until just wilted.
Into each bowl, spoon 1 cup Jasmine rice. Top with Thai basil beef.
Garnish with additional Thai basil, lime slices and/or Thai chili peppers. Serve immediately.