Thai Inspired Basil Beef: 5 Irresistible Bowls to Savor
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Thai-Inspired Basil Beef Bowls are a flavorful and satisfying meal, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Total Time: 39 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
- Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain for tenderness.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to high and add the sliced beef to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Add the sliced red bell pepper and continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables, stirring well to coat everything evenly.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the fresh Thai basil leaves until wilted.
- Spoon the beef mixture over cooked jasmine rice in bowls, ensuring an even distribution of sauce and vegetables.
Notes
- This recipe serves well with extra vegetables if desired.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg