Thai Basil Beef
Experience the bold and aromatic flavors of Thailand with this quick and easy Thai Basil Beef recipe. Featuring tender ground beef stir-fried with fragrant shallots, garlic, and fiery bird’s eye chilies, this dish gets its irresistible umami punch from a savory blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce balanced with a touch of brown sugar. Fresh Thai basil leaves add a signature peppery-sweet note, perfectly complementing the rich, saucy beef. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe pairs beautifully with steaming jasmine rice, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for entertaining. Discover how to bring the essence of authentic Thai cuisine to your kitchen with this satisfying and flavor-packed entrée!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 medium Shallots, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Bird's eye chilies, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- 4 servings Cooked jasmine rice
Directions
Step 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add the thinly sliced shallots and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and chopped bird's eye chilies. Cook for another 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 4
Add the ground beef to the pan and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Step 6
Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the browned beef. Stir well to coat the beef evenly with the sauce.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Add the Thai basil leaves to the pan and toss until just wilted, about 30 seconds.
Step 9
Remove the skillet from heat and serve the Thai Basil Beef hot over cooked jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1707.9 grams (1707.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2554 |
| Total Fat 116.90g | 150% |
| Saturated Fat 39.70g | 199% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 16.90g | |
| Cholesterol 354mg | 118% |
| Sodium 3627mg | 158% |
| Total Carbohydrate 264.50g | 96% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.70g | 60% |
| Total Sugars 7.00g | |
| Protein 122.50g | 245% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 659mg | 51% |
| Iron 34mg | 188% |
| Potassium 3011mg | 64% |
Source of Calories