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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
10 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 lean ground beef
  • 1 small green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 small red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves
  • jalapeño slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned.
  3. Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic, cooking until vegetables are softened.
  4. 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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 1179mg (49%) Potassium 627mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1360IU (27%) Vitamin C 66mg (73%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

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.