Thai Beef With Basil Recipe

 Thai Beef With Basil Recipe

Servings: 4
Active Time: 25 min
Total Time: 25 min

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Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 red chiles, thinly sliced (seeded for less heat if desired), divided
• 1 pound ground beef
• Kosher salt and freshly ground Black pepper
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups fresh basil leaves, divided
• 2 medium carrots, julienned or coarsely grated
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Steamed rice and lime wedges (for serving)

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Preparation Steps:

1. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over high heat.
2. Cook Garlic and Chile: Add sliced garlic and 1 sliced chile. Stir and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
3. Cook Beef: Add ground beef. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).
4. Add Broth and Basil: Pour in chicken broth and 2 cups of basil. Stir and cook until basil is wilted (about 2 minutes).
5. Prepare Slaw: In a small bowl, combine carrots, scallions, 1 tablespoon lime juice, the remaining chile, and 1 cup of basil leaves. Toss to mix.
6. Make Dressing: In another small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and remaining 3 tablespoons lime juice until sugar dissolves.
7. Assemble Dish: Serve rice topped with the beef mixture and slaw. Drizzle with the soy dressing and serve lime wedges on the side.

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Enjoy your meal!