Thai Beef (Larb) Recipe

Name: Thai Beef (Larb)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups Cooked Rice; 1 bunch Fresh Mint, Rinsed, Stemmed And Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Sugar; 4 Tablespoons Lime Juice; 4 Tablespoons Fish Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Sriracha Sauce (start With 1 Teaspoon And Add From There); 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 1 whole Red Onion, Sliced Against The Grain (or Six Medium Shallots, Sliced); 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (optional For Those Who Like Things Really Spicy); 1 pound Lean Ground Beef

Servings: persons

4 cups Cooked Rice
1 bunch Fresh Mint, Rinsed, Stemmed And Chopped
1 Tablespoon Sugar
4 Tablespoons Lime Juice
4 Tablespoons Fish Sauce
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Sriracha Sauce (start With 1 Teaspoon And Add From There)
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 whole Red Onion, Sliced Against The Grain (or Six Medium Shallots, Sliced)
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (optional For Those Who Like Things Really Spicy)
1 pound Lean Ground Beef

1
Prepare enough rice for 4 servings, using the package instructions.
2
Wash, stem and chop mint.
3
Mix the sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce and sriracha sauce in a bowl.
4
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Slice onions and brown onions hot and fast with the vegetable oil.
6
Once onions have turned translucent and start to brown add garlic and cayenne pepper for the last minute of cooking.
7
Remove onions from the skillet and add the meat into the skillet.
8
After its partially cooked add the sauce mix and cook until the meat is finished cooking.
9
Add the onions into the skillet with the meat and then add the mint.
10
Serve with rice and green beans or another favorite veggie.
11
Make sure to have sriracha sauce at the table so people can spice their meal to taste.

1054

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups Cooked Rice, 1 bunch Fresh Mint, Rinsed, Stemmed And Chopped, 1 Tablespoon Sugar, 4 Tablespoons Lime Juice, and more.

Yes, Thai Beef (Larb) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Beef (Larb)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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