Thai Basil Beef

Name: Thai Basil Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 shallots (, chopped); 8 cloves garlic (, minced); 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger (, minced); 1 red bell pepper (, thinly sliced); 1.5 lbs lean ground beef*; 1 Tablespoon brown sugar; 1 Tablespoon fish sauce; 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1.5 Tablespoons oyster sauce*; 2 or 3 Tablespoons chili paste with garlic*; 3/4 cup low-sodium beef broth; 1/3 cup water; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1.5 cups holy basil leaves* (, chopped); 3 green onions (chopped, for garnish); 5 cups hot cooked rice

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This quick and easy Thai Basil Beef recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and is so delicious! It's made with ground beef (or steak) and a homemade Thai basil sauce that's easy to customize to your preferred spice level.

Updated at: Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:53:30 GMT