Beef Pad Kra Pao | Thai Beef Basil Stir Fry

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium while maintaining flavor.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Soy sauce is a more accessible alternative for flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat and calories.

basil leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Spinach provides similar texture and is often cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and chopped red chilies; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add ground beef to the skillet; stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate sliced red bell pepper; cook until slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Add water or beef broth and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until heated through.

Stir in fish sauce, sugar, and ground black pepper; mix well to combine.

Add fresh holy basil leaves and toss until wilted, about 1 minute.

Remove from heat and serve hot over steamed jasmine rice, topped with a crispy fried egg.

Cooking Techniques

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