Thai-Inspired Beef & Basil Stir Fry

4 minutes
Prep time

15 minutes
Cook time

615 cal.
Per serving

Ingredients for 1

1/2

Shallot

1 clove

Garlic

1/4 lb

Ground beef

1/2 tbsp

Soy sauce

1/2 tsp

Fish sauce

1/4 bunch

Basil (fresh)

1 cup

Jasmine rice (cooked)

1/2 tsp

Sugar (granulated)

Knife, Stovetop, Frying pan

Step 1
Peel & thinly slice the shallots.
Step 2
Peel & thinly slice the garlic.
Step 3
Add the ground beef & cook for 4-5 min, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks. When the beef is cooked (no pink remaining), add the soy sauce, fish sauce & sugar. Keep cooking for 2-3 more min, until the liquid has thickened & coated the beef.
Step 4
Remove from the heat. Add the basil leaves & toss to wilt.
Step 5
Heat the rice according to package instructions.
Step 6
Serve the beef & basil stir fry over rice. Enjoy!

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the stir fry if you like some heat!