Name: Thai Basil Beef Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) ground beef; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3-4 Thai bird's eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste); 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 cups Thai holy basil leaves (or regular basil if unavailable); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, for serving; 4 fried eggs, optional, for topping

Instructions

Prepare the sauce

In a small bowl, combine the oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well until the sugar dissolves and set aside.
Heat the wok

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the cooking surface.
Sauté aromatics

Add the minced garlic and chopped chilies to the hot oil. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Cook the beef

Add the ground beef to the wok and break it apart with a spatula. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the beef is no longer pink and begins to brown.
Add vegetables

Add the sliced onions and red bell peppers to the wok. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften but still maintain some crunch.
Add sauce and basil

Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to coat all ingredients. Cook for 1 minute, then turn off the heat and add the basil leaves. Stir quickly until the basil is just wilted.
Assemble the bowls

Divide the cooked jasmine rice among four bowls. Top each with a portion of the basil beef mixture. If using, place a fried egg on top of each bowl.

Thai Basil Beef Bowl

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