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Spicy Thai Basil Beef (Pad Kra Pao)
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Spicy Thai Basil Beef, also known as Pad Kra Pao, is a quick and flavorful Thai street food favorite. This recipe brings authentic taste to your kitchen with tender ground beef stir-fried with fragrant basil and fiery chilies, served over rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-3 Thai chilies, thinly sliced (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  • Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
  • Fried egg, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sliced chilies. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef to the wok. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Drain any excess fat from the wok.
  5. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Cook for another minute, stirring to coat the beef evenly.
  6. Add the Thai basil leaves. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until the basil wilts.
  7. Serve the spicy Thai basil beef immediately over cooked jasmine rice, topped with a fried egg if desired.

Notes

  • Thai basil has a distinct anise-like flavor, different from Italian basil. If you can’t find it, use regular basil, but the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Adjust the number of Thai chilies to control the spiciness. For a milder dish, remove the seeds from the chilies.
  • Ensure your wok or skillet is hot before adding ingredients for a proper stir-fry.

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