Thai Basil Beef
This Thai Basil Beef is an easy, flavorful dinner that you can make in under 30 minutes. Perfect served over rice or with a salad.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Laura's Lean ground beef
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1" ginger, peeled and finely minced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 2 green onion stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 cup chopped basil leaves
For the sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 Talespoon fish sauce
- Optional garnishes: chopped green onions and lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the beef, salt, and pepper. Crumble the beef until just cooked, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1-2 minutes, just until the garlic is softened and fragrant.
- Add the red and green bell peppers, carrots, and green onions, and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the basil and stir.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice.
- Add the sauceto the pan. Stir and cook for another minute. Serve over rice or with a salad.
Notes
Makes about 4 servings.
Storage: allow the meat to cool, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1223mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6772IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg