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