Description
Turn up the heat and feed a crowd with this scaled-up version of Thai Basil Beef! Juicy ground beef, fiery chili paste, sweet-savory sauces, and loads of fragrant basil create a bold, saucy stir-fry that’s perfect for spooning over fluffy rice. A flavor-packed dish that’s fast, filling, and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
3 tbsp vegetable oil
3 shallots, chopped
12 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
2.5 lbs lean ground beef
1.5 tbsp brown sugar
1.5 tbsp fish sauce
3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp oyster sauce
4–5 tbsp chili paste with garlic (adjust to heat preference)
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp cornstarch
2.5 cups holy basil leaves, chopped
5 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
8 cups hot cooked rice
Instructions
Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shallots, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in bell peppers and cook another 2–3 minutes.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles.
In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili paste, broth, and cornstarch dissolved in water.
Pour sauce into the skillet and let simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in chopped basil, cook 1 minute more until wilted.
Serve hot over cooked rice and top with green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 470
- Sodium: 750mg
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g