Description
Thai Basil Beef, or Pad Kra Pao, is a vibrant and flavorful Thai stir-fry that brings the essence of street food right to your kitchen. This quick dish features tender ground beef sautéed with aromatic garlic, fiery chilies, and fragrant Thai basil. In just 30 minutes, you can create a meal that’s not only delicious but also versatile—perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice or in crisp lettuce wraps for an unforgettable experience that tantalizes the taste buds. With customizable spice levels and fresh ingredients, Thai Basil Beef is a go-to recipe that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2–4 bird’s eye chilies, sliced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: mince garlic and slice chilies.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Sauté garlic and chilies until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in soy sauce and sugar; cook for another 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Remove from heat and fold in fresh Thai basil leaves until wilted (about 1 minute).
- Serve hot over jasmine rice or in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg