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Thai Basil Beef
Bring the flavors of Southeast Asia to the table in this quick and easy Thai Basil Beef dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
256 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Thai
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons fish sauce
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 bell pepper sliced, small green
- 1 bell pepper sliced, small red
- 1 onion thinly sliced, large
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup basil leaves Thai variety
- jalapeño for garnish (optional, slices
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar until well combined. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned.
- Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic, cooking until vegetables are softened.
- Add the sauce to the cooked beef and vegetables. Stir in the Thai basil leaves and cook until the basil is wilted and the sauce is slightly thickened. Garnish with sliced jalapeño if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
1179mg
(49%)
Potassium
627mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1360IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
66mg
(73%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1179mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 627mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1360IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.