Thai Beef With Chilies And Basil Over Coconut Rice

Name: Thai Beef With Chilies And Basil Over Coconut Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups jasmine rice; 1 (398 ml) can coconut milk; coarse salt; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 long hot peppers or 3 red jalapeno chilies, seeded and sliced into two-inch match sticks; 1 1/3 lbs ground beef sirloin; 1 cup torn fresh basil leaf, loosely packed; lime wedge, for serving

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups jasmine rice
1 (398 ml) can coconut milk
coarse salt
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 long hot peppers or 3 red jalapeno chilies, seeded and sliced into two-inch match sticks
1 1/3 lbs ground beef sirloin
1 cup torn fresh basil leaf, loosely packed
lime wedge, for serving

1
In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, 3/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoons salt. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce to simmer; cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes.
2
When the rice is almost done, combine fish sauce, soy sauce and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
3
Heat a cast-iron skillet or wok over high heat. Add oil and heat; add garlic and half the chilies. Cook, stirring constantly, 15 seconds.
4
Add beef and cook, breaking up meat with a woooden spoon, until completely browned, about 4 minutes.
5
Add soy mixture and cook 30 seconds. Add basil and remaining chilies and stir to combine.
6
Serve beef over coconut rice with lime wedges.

798

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups jasmine rice, 1 (398 ml) can coconut milk, coarse salt, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Thai Beef With Chilies And Basil Over Coconut Rice falls under the Soups & Stews 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!