Thai Basil Beef Bowls
Extra lean ground beef with stir fried peppers and onion, Thai basil, and an umami sauce served over rice with a chopped peanut garnish.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 455kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 medium Bell Peppers medium diced
- 1 medium White Onion medium diced
- 1-2 Serrano Peppers thinly sliced (optional)
- ½ oz (15-20 leaves) Thai Basil
- 1 pound Extra Lean Ground Beef
For the Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Coconut Aminos
- 1 Tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- 1 Tablespoon Water
- 2 teaspoons Fish Sauce
- 2 Frozen Crushed Garlic Cubes or 2 cloves fresh
For Serving
- 4 cups Steamed Jasmine Rice
- Optional Peanut Garnish see notes
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion and peppers. Toss to evenly coat in the oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring every couple minutes, until the veggies start to soften and brown in spots. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Add the beef to the same pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until nicely browned before breaking apart with a spatula and fully cooking.
- Add the sauce to the cooked beef and stir to combine. Cook until the sauce begins to caramelize on the bottom, another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the basil and veggies to the pan. Toss everything together and cook until the basil wilts, about 30-60 seconds.
- Serve over rice.
Notes
I like serving with chopped roasted peanuts. It gives the dish a great crunchy texture and goes with the flavors really well. To elevate the peanuts, I like mixing them with rice vinegar or lime juice, sliced green onion or chopped cilantro, and chili flakes. Chili crisp and fresh sliced/diced peppers are also great additions.
To add more volume to your beef bowls, consider adding steamed cauliflower rice to the jasmine rice. A 50/50 blend of jasmine and cauliflower rice can add an extra cup of rice to each serving for an extra 25 calories.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup rice + 1/4th of the beef | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2g