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17) Thai Basil Beef (Pad Krapow)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 –3 Thai chilies or 1–2 serranos thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chicken or beef broth
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil or sweet basil, leaves only
  • Cooked rice and optional fried eggs for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chilies; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add onion and ground beef; brown, breaking up meat, until no pink remains.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  4. Remove from heat and fold in basil leaves until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Serve immediately over rice with a fried egg if you like.