Description
A bold and savory Thai-inspired stir-fry made with minced beef, fiery chilies, garlic, and fresh Thai basil, served over jasmine rice and topped with a crispy fried egg — a fast, flavorful, and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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- 500g ground beef
- 1 tbsp oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 red Thai chilies, sliced (adjust to heat preference)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- 2 eggs
- Steamed jasmine rice, for serving
- Optional chili sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 red chili, sliced
- 1 green chili, sliced
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chilies, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
- Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and water. Cook until liquid reduces slightly.
- Add Thai basil and toss until wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a separate pan, fry eggs until edges are crispy and yolks are runny.
- Serve beef stir-fry over steamed rice, topped with a fried egg and optional chili sauce on the side.
Notes
- Use holy basil if Thai basil isn’t available for a similar flavor.
- Adjust chili quantity based on your heat preference.
- Substitute ground chicken or pork for beef if desired.
- Serve with a wedge of lime for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
