Thai Basil Beef Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Mince garlic; grate ginger. Slice onion and bell pepper.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and chili flakes (if using).

3. 3

   Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; stir-fry 1–2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add ground beef; cook 4–6 minutes until browned, breaking it up.

5. 5

   Add garlic and ginger; cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

6. 6

   Pour in sauce; simmer 1 minute until glossy. Turn off heat and stir in basil so it wilts but stays bright.

7. 7

   Serve over jasmine rice.