Basil Beef Stir Fry
Asian flavors of this basil beef stir fry will make everyone wanting seconds for dinner!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) 85/15 ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- ½ large yellow onion sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 large handfuls of fresh basil leaves
For the sauce
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons sambal oelek (chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together ingredients for sauce and set aside.3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 5 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons fish sauce, 2 teaspoons sambal oelek, 2 tablespoons water
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown and break up ground beef into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook until ground beef is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes.1 pound 85/15 ground beef, 1 red bell pepper, 1/2 large yellow onion, 3 garlic cloves
- Add in the basil leaves then pour in the sauce. Toss to combine and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.2 large handfuls of fresh basil leaves
- Remove from heat and enjoy over a bowl of white rice!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 280 kcal | Carbohydrates: 14 g | Protein: 27 g | Fat: 13 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 11 g
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