Thai Basil Beef Bowls

About This Recipe

Extra lean ground beef with stir fried peppers and onion, Thai basil, and an umami sauce served over rice with a chopped peanut garnish.

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 medium Bell Peppers (medium diced)
• 1 medium White Onion (medium diced)
• 1-2 Serrano Peppers (thinly sliced (optional))
• ½ oz (15-20 leaves) Thai Basil
• 1 pound Extra Lean Ground Beef
• 2 Tablespoons Coconut Aminos
• 1 Tablespoon Oyster Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• 1 Tablespoon Water
• 2 teaspoons Fish Sauce
• 2 Frozen Crushed Garlic Cubes (or 2 cloves fresh)
• 4 cups Steamed Jasmine Rice
• Optional Peanut Garnish (see notes)

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion and peppers. Toss to evenly coat in the oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring every couple minutes, until the veggies start to soften and brown in spots. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
2. Add the beef to the same pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until nicely browned before breaking apart with a spatula and fully cooking.
3. Add the sauce to the cooked beef and stir to combine. Cook until the sauce begins to caramelize on the bottom, another 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the basil and veggies to the pan. Toss everything together and cook until the basil wilts, about 30-60 seconds.
5. Serve over rice.