Thai Basil Ground Beef
Thai Basil Ground Beef
Ingredients
For the Thai Basil Ground Beef
- 6 garlic, cloves, finely minced
- 2 Thai chilies, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, packed
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
For Serving (Optional)
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 4 large eggs, fried
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the aromatics: Finely mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the Thai chilies. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and granulated sugar. Whisk thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved and all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Cook the aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced Thai chilies to the hot pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Brown the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the pan with the aromatics. Break the beef apart with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Add the sauce and thicken: Pour the prepared sauce over the browned ground beef. Stir well to coat all the beef. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the beef.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the Thai basil: Remove the pan from the heat. Add the fresh Thai basil leaves to the hot beef mixture. Stir gently for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the basil leaves are wilted and their aroma is released.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Serve: Divide the cooked jasmine rice among four serving bowls. Spoon the Thai basil ground beef mixture generously over the rice.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Garnish (optional): If desired, top each serving with a freshly fried egg.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
For the Thai Basil Ground Beef
- 6 garlic, cloves, finely minced
- 2 Thai chilies, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, packed
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
For Serving (Optional)
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 4 large eggs, fried
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the aromatics: Finely mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the Thai chilies. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and granulated sugar. Whisk thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved and all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Cook the aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced Thai chilies to the hot pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Brown the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the pan with the aromatics. Break the beef apart with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Add the sauce and thicken: Pour the prepared sauce over the browned ground beef. Stir well to coat all the beef. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the beef.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the Thai basil: Remove the pan from the heat. Add the fresh Thai basil leaves to the hot beef mixture. Stir gently for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the basil leaves are wilted and their aroma is released.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Serve: Divide the cooked jasmine rice among four serving bowls. Spoon the Thai basil ground beef mixture generously over the rice.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Garnish (optional): If desired, top each serving with a freshly fried egg.
⏱️ 2 min