Thai Basil Beef Stir-Fry on Steamed Rice

Ingredients

• 120 g ground beef
• 0.5 cup Thai basil (or regular basil)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp fresh ginger
• 0.5 tsp chili flakes(optional)
• 1.5 tsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp neutral oil
• 0.75 cup cooked jasmine rice
• 0.5 cup bell pepper
• 1 tbsp green onion

Instructions

1. 1

   Mince garlic and ginger. Slice bell pepper into thin strips.

2. 2

   In a skillet over medium-high heat, add neutral oil. Cook garlic and ginger 20–30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add ground beef and cook 4–5 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.

4. 4

   Stir in bell pepper and cook 1–2 minutes until crisp-tender.

5. 5

   Add fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and chili flakes (if using). Simmer 30–60 seconds.

6. 6

   Turn off heat and stir in Thai basil until just wilted. Top over warm rice and finish with green onion.