Description
Thai Basil Beef, or Pad Kra Pao, is a quintessential Thai dish renowned for its bold flavors and quick preparation. This spicy stir-fry features tender ground beef cooked with aromatic garlic, fresh chilies, and fragrant Thai basil, delivering an explosion of taste in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare and cook, making it an ideal choice for those seeking delicious comfort food without the fuss. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice or alongside noodles for a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike. Dive into the vibrant world of Thai cuisine with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 Bird’s Eye chilies, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare by chopping garlic and slicing chilies. Rinse the basil leaves and set aside.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté minced garlic and sliced chilies until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in soy sauce and oyster sauce; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and fold in fresh basil until wilted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg