Thai Beef with Basil Recipe | Epicurious

Thai Beef with Basil Recipe | Epicurious

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Basil is wilted like a leafy green in this stir-fry, then added raw at the end for a double dose of its aromatic flavor.

Keywords

  • stir-fry
  • thai
  • ground beef
  • basil
  • carrot
  • scallion
  • main
  • dinner
  • dairy free
  • nut free
  • easy
  • quick
  • weeknight meals
  • 30 minutes or less
  • saute
  • bon appétit
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2 red chiles, thinly sliced, seeded for less heat if desired, divided
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups fresh basil leaves, divided
  • 2 medium carrots, julienned or coarsely grated
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Steamed rice and lime wedges (for serving)

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