Thai Basil Beef
This Thai Basil Beef recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender beef cooked with aromatic garlic, fresh Thai basil, and a hint of citrus from lime juice. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this easy-to-follow recipe brings a taste of Thailand to your home.
Hand-drawn steps
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, lime juice, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
Fold in the fresh Thai basil leaves and chopped green onions, cooking until the basil wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper as needed to enhance the flavors.
Tiny tips
Use a high smoke-point oil for stir-frying, such as canola or peanut oil.
Ensure the basil is fresh for the best flavor; avoid using dried basil.
If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.