THAI BASIL BEEF | Quick & Easy Thai Basil Ground Beef Recipe

Start by making the sauce: combine 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1.5 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1/4 cup of water, and 1/4 cup of brown sugar in a bowl and mix until well combined.

If you don't have fish sauce, substitute with more soy sauce.

Prepare about 1 cup of chopped basil (regular or Thai basil).

Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add 1.5 pounds of lean ground beef.

Break up the meat with a spoon or spatula to avoid big chunks and cook until completely cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Drain the beef and set it aside.

In the same pan, add 1 sliced bell pepper, 1 small sliced onion, and 3 minced garlic cloves.

Cook these vegetables until slightly softened, ensuring the bell peppers retain a slight crisp.

Return the cooked beef to the pan and stir in the sauce made earlier.

Stir-fry over medium-high heat until most of the liquid has evaporated, allowing the flavors to absorb into the meat.

Off the heat, stir in the fresh chopped basil for added flavor and color.

Serve the Thai basil beef over steamed rice.

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