30-Minute Thai Basil Beef Explodes with Flavor

Name: 30-Minute Thai Basil Beef Explodes with Flavor
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 pound lean ground beef; 2 shallots; 1 red pepper; 4 cloves garlic; 2 habanero chiles; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 lime; 1 cup basil; 2 green onions

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4
Calories
201 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

30-Minute Thai Basil Beef Explodes with Flavor

Iris Warren

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This easy Thai Basil Beef recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste in under 30 minutes, all in one skillet.

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Ingredients

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1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound lean ground beef
2 shallots diced
1 red pepper diced
4 cloves garlic chopped
2 habanero chiles thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 lime juiced and zested
1 cup basil preferably Thai basil
2 green onions thinly sliced

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Instructions

Add the oil to your skillet.
Add ground beef and shallots to the skillet, and cook for about 10 minutes on medium to high heat until the meat is completely cooked.
Add the red pepper, garlic, and chilies to the meat mixture. Continue to cook for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant, stirring.
Slowly add the fish sauce, sugar, lime and basil. Cook for about a minute.
Taste to make sure you like the flavor or add to correct it. Garnish with green onions and serve over jasmine rice.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh garlic, shallots, and basil.
Habanero chiles pack quite a punch! If you're not a fan of super spicy food, start with one chile and taste as you go. Switch them out for jalapenos or skip them entirely if you aren't a fan of heat.
The key to this dish is balancing the salty fish sauce, sweet brown sugar, and tangy lime juice. Taste it before serving and adjust it to your liking.
Like most stir-fries, this dish comes together quickly, so prepping all your ingredients and being ready to go is key. Dice the shallots, chop the garlic, and slice the chiles before you start cooking. It makes the process smooth and stress-free.
For best flavor, use fresh garlic, shallots, and basil.
Habanero chiles pack quite a punch! If you're not a fan of super spicy food, start with one chile and taste as you go. Switch them out for jalapenos or skip them entirely if you aren't a fan of heat.
The key to this dish is balancing the salty fish sauce, sweet brown sugar, and tangy lime juice. Taste it before serving and adjust it to your liking.
Like most stir-fries, this dish comes together quickly, so prepping all your ingredients and being ready to go is key. Dice the shallots, chop the garlic, and slice the chiles before you start cooking. It makes the process smooth and stress-free.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 201kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 787mg (33%) Potassium 606mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1366IU (27%) Vitamin C 54mg (60%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	201kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	11g	4%
Protein	26g	52%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	0.4g	20%
Cholesterol	70mg	23%
Sodium	787mg	33%
Potassium	606mg	13%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	1366IU	27%
Vitamin C	54mg	60%
Calcium	50mg	5%
Iron	4mg	22%