Thai Basil Beef (Pad Krapow) - Great Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• ½ kg ground beef (or substitute with ground pork or chicken)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 Thai chilies (finely chopped, adjust for spice)
• 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 bell pepper (sliced, optional)
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves (fresh, do not substitute with regular basil)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp fish sauce (adds authentic umami depth)
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce (for color, optional)
• 1 tsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)
• ½ tsp white pepper (or black pepper)
• Steamed jasmine rice
• 4 fried eggs (crispy edges, runny yolk recommended)
• Lime wedges (optional)