Thai Basil Beef Stir-Fry with Egg Drop (Low-Carb)

Ingredients

• 2 Eggs
• 2 cups Spinach(optional)
• 1 lb Ground beef (or thin-sliced beef)
• 1 cup Thai basil (or regular basil)
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Ginger
• 1 tsp Chili flakes (or fresh chili)
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Fish sauce (or soy sauce substitute)
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tbsp Low-carb sweetener
• 1/4 cup Chicken broth
• 1 tsp Cornstarch(optional)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, whisk eggs with 2 tbsp water; set aside.

2. 2

   Whisk soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, sweetener, and chicken broth in a separate bowl.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add garlic and ginger; stir 15–20 seconds.

4. 4

   Add beef and cook until browned and crumbly (4–6 minutes).

5. 5

   Add chili flakes and pour in sauce. Simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy.

6. 6

   If using spinach, stir it in for 30–60 seconds to wilt.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to low. Slowly drizzle in whisked eggs while gently stirring to form soft egg ribbons (do not boil hard).

8. 8

   Turn off heat and fold in basil. Serve immediately.