Thai Basil Beef Rice Bowls with Peanut Lime Sauce

25 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Begin by cooking the jasmine rice according to package instructions.
  2. 2Once cooked, set aside and keep warm.
  3. 3In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, water, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
  4. 4Adjust the consistency with more water if needed to reach your desired thickness.
  5. 5Set the sauce aside.
  6. 6In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  7. 7Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. 8Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  9. 9Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  10. 10Make sure to stir occasionally for even cooking.
  11. 11Once the beef is cooked, stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  12. 12Mix well to combine all the flavors.
  13. 13Add the fresh Thai basil leaves, tossing them in for an additional 1-2 minutes until they are wilted.
  14. 14To serve, place a generous scoop of jasmine rice in each bowl.
  15. 15Top with the Thai basil beef mixture.
  16. 16Drizzle with the peanut lime sauce.
  17. 17Garnish with chopped peanuts, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro.
  18. 18Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice
  • 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup Lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Water (more if needed for consistency)
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic, minced
  • Chopped peanuts
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh cilantro

Equipment

Large skillet or frying panWooden spatula or spoonMeasuring cups and spoonsWhisk or forkServing bowls

Tips

  • For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
  • If Thai basil is unavailable, sweet basil can be used as a substitute, though the flavor will be slightly different.