Coconut Basil Ground Beef Skillet
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 to 6
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Calories
430 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Coconut Basil Ground Beef Skillet
Description
This Coconut Basil Ground Beef Skillet combines a creamy basil coconut milk sauce with ground beef, soaked white rice, and fresh vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and red bell pepper. The sauce’s key ingredients include a whole cup of fresh basil blended with coconut milk, ginger, lemongrass paste, coconut aminos, and lime juice, which provide herbal brightness and subtle tanginess. The dish is cooked by searing the beef briefly, then simmering it with the rice, broth, and sauce until the rice begins to absorb the flavors.
Adding chopped vegetables midway through cooking retains their texture and color. The final simmer softens the vegetables just enough while the rice absorbs the savory sauce, resulting in a cohesive skillet meal with a mix of tender beef, soft rice, and crisp-tender vegetables. The coconut milk adds a creamy undertone without heaviness.
This recipe serves as a one-pan meal featuring balanced protein, starch, and produce. It is suitable for a comforting lunch or dinner, enjoyed as is or paired with a side salad for extra freshness. The soaking of rice before cooking shortens the simmer time and promotes even cooking.
The recipe notes using about a 2-ounce package of fresh basil for the sauce, ensuring a robust herbal flavor. The ground beef is browned quickly at medium heat to retain juiciness before simmering.
Ingredients
Basil Coconut Milk Sauce:
- 1 cup basil tightly packed, fresh
- 1 coconut milk 15-ounce can
- 2 Tbsp ginger minced
- 2 Tbsp lemongrass paste
- 3 Tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 Tbsp lime juice or rice vinegar
- 1 1/4 tsp salt sea salt
Ground Beef Skillet:
- 2 cups white rice soaked
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lb ground beef grass-fed
- 3 carrot peeled and chopped, large
- 1 2/3 cups beef bone broth or chicken broth
- 1 broccoli chopped into florrets, large crown
- 1/2 red bell pepper cut into matchsticks
Instructions
- Begin by soaking the rice. I like to leave it soaking for 1 hour. After it has sufficiently soaked, drain the water from the rice and set aside until ready to use.
- Add all ingredients for the basil coconut sauce to a blender and blend well to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large deep skillet over medium. Add the ground beef and sear for 2 minutes. Flip to the other side and sear another 2 minutes. Using a spatula, break up the beef into smaller chunks.
- Add the rice, chopped carrots, coconut basil sauce and broth. Cover the skillet and bring to a full boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking 10 minutes.
- Remove the cover and stir the broccoli and bell pepper into the skillet until very well incorporated. Replace the cover and continue cooking another 10 minutes, or until much of the liquid has absorbed and vegetables reach desired doneness.
- Serve heaping bowls and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh basil packaged in about a 2-ounce quantity to achieve the intended sauce flavor.
- Soak white rice for about 1 hour before cooking to ensure even texture and shorter cooking time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 5 | |
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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