
Authentic Thai Basil Beef Recipe (Pad Ga Prow)
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5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
559 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai

Authentic Thai Basil Beef Recipe (Pad Ga Prow)
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Try this authentic Thai basil beef recipe (pad ga prow) for a bold and tasy dinner—a quick and easy holy basil stir-fry, ready in 20 minutes. Serve with a fried egg!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 3 Chilies add to taste
- 3 dried chilies optional, add to taste
- 3 cloves garlic
- 8.8 ounces beef minced
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 cup holy basil
Instructions
- Finely chop your beef into the desired mince size on a cutting board.
- Grind the chilies and garlic into a rough paste using a mortar and pestle.
- Heat oil in your wok over medium-high, then add your chili garlic paste and cook until golden and fragrant, or about 20 seconds.
- Add your ground beef and cook the meat until it’s done, making sure not to overcook.
- Add your sauces and seasonings: black soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, white pepper, and white sugar. Mix thoroughly to ensure the beef is well-coated with the ingredients.
- Finally, turn off the heat and stir in holy basil. Serve immediately with rice and a fried egg.
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Feel free to add garlic and chilies to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
559kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
24g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
1043mg
(43%)
Potassium
617mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
843IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
99mg
(110%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
Protein | 24g | 48% |
Fat | 46g | 71% |
Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
Sodium | 1043mg | 43% |
Potassium | 617mg | 13% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 7g | 14% |
Vitamin A | 843IU | 17% |
Vitamin C | 99mg | 110% |
Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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