Thai Basil Beef (25 Minute Recipe)

Thai basil beef over rice, garnished with green onions and fresh basil, with lime wedges and extra basil leaves nearby.

5 from 2 votes

Thai basil beef is one of my favorite easy dinners when I’m craving takeout but want something homemade. It’s packed with umami flavor, with a little sweetness from honey. The fresh Thai basil adds that signature flavor I can’t get enough of—it’s bold, a little peppery, and so delicious.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Thai

Servings: servings

Calories: 227.24kcal

Author: Sarah Hill

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
1 yellow or white onion thinly sliced
1 pound lean ground beef I used 93/7 mix
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce and/or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
½ teaspoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
Jasmine rice for serving

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pepper and onion and cook until slightly soft, about 5 minutes
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow or white onion
Add the ground beef to the pan and crumble while browning for another 4-5 minutes.
1 pound lean ground beef
Stir in the garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and honey. Allow to simmer for a few minutes and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan.
2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, ½ teaspoon fish sauce, 2 teaspoons honey
Add the basil leaves and cook just until wilted. Turn off the heat.
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
Serve over rice and enjoy!
Jasmine rice for serving

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Notes

Make sure to use Thai basil. If you can't find it, you can use a mix of sweet basil and mint to add a peppery flavor.
Add chili for heat.
The nutrition facts are just for the beef and vegetables. The rice is not included.
Store in the fridge. up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water, or microwave in bursts.

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