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Spicy Thai Basil Beef

Easy Spicy Thai Basil Beef Recipe to Fire Up Your Dinner Tonight

This Spicy Thai Basil Beef delivers bold flavors and quick preparation, perfect for a flavorful dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil High smoke point for fast stir-frying.
  • 1 pound ground beef Choose lean ground beef for best results.
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic Minced.
  • 2 pieces Thai bird’s eye chili Adjust amount to your spice tolerance.
  • 2 pieces shallots Thinly sliced.
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce Enhances umami.
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce Adds richness.
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce Use sparingly.
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar Balances heat and savory.
For the Fresh Herbs and Garnish
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves The star ingredient.
  • 2 pieces green onions Chopped.
  • lime wedges Optional, for garnish.
For Serving
  • 4 cups steamed jasmine rice Classic pairing.
  • rice noodles or stir-fried vegetables Alternatives for variety.

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet

Method
 

For the Beef Stir-Fry
  1. Heat oil: Warm vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and lightly smoking.
  2. Sauté garlic and shallots: Add minced garlic and thinly sliced shallots; cook 30 seconds until fragrant and edges just turn golden.
  3. Brown beef: Increase heat to high, add ground beef, cooking 4–5 minutes, breaking it up until no pink remains and lightly crisped.
  4. Add sauces: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar; cook 1–2 minutes until sauce bubbles and coats beef richly.
  5. Stir in basil: Remove from heat, fold in Thai basil leaves until wilted and fragrant.
To Serve
  1. Plate and garnish: Spoon spicy Thai basil beef over steamed jasmine rice, top with chopped green onions, lime wedges, and extra chilies if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Squeeze extra lime for zesty brightness if desired.

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