The combination of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors makes this dish a real treat. Thai Basil Beef is a quick and easy meal that yields a yummy flavor. This is a healthy and filling meal that’s packed with protein, and it’s a delicious way to spice up your usual diet routine.
Thai Basil Beef
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 500 g freshly ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 capsicum thinly sliced
- 1 sweet onion thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, divided
- fresh coriander (optional)
Thai Basil Beef Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chili paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for GF alternative)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Grind your beef as per Meat grinding instructions with grinder attachments, and set it aside.
- Using your slicer attachments, slice your capsicum and onion and set them aside.
- In a small bowl combine chili paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice until incorporated, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon and stirring often for about 6 minutes.
- Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the beef and cook until the vegetables start to soften about 5 minutes.
- Pour the sauce mixture along with the fresh basil (reserving a few fresh leaves for serving) and continue cooking until the basil starts to wilt.
- Serve over rice or serve in lettuce cups and garnish with fresh basil and coriander.
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