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Thai Basil Beef
Command Cooking
Posted: October 29
Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
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We can't get over how much we love the sauce for Thai Basil Beef! It's deeply savory and smoky-sweet, with a citrus tang and just the right amount of spice. Combined with aromatic basil and garlic flavors, this sauce isn't just a coating for perfectly browned beef—it's practically a tuxedo! Thai Basil Beef takes less than half an hour to make, but you'll savor every minute it's on your plate.
Ingredients
For the beef:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup loosely-packed, fresh basil leaves
For the sauce:
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
For serving:
• cooked rice, optional
• fresh basil leaves, optional
• cilantro, optional
Directions
Step 1
Over medium-high heat, heat the oil in a large pan or skillet.
Step 2
Add the ground beef and stir, with your choice of a spoon, until broken apart and browned.
Step 3
Add the bell pepper and sweet onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add the garlic cloves, cooking until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 5
To prepare the sauce, using a separate bowl, mix the chili paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice until fully incorporated.
Step 6
Then add the sauce into the pan with the beef, pepper, and onion.
Step 7
Add the cup of fresh basil and cook until the basil wilts, about 3 minutes.
Step 8
Ladle the fully sauced beef onto your cooked rice, if desired.
Step 9
Garnish with basil and cilantro to taste.
