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Thai Basil Beef (Pad Kra Pao)

This spicy Thai Basil Beef (Pad Kra Pao) with ground beef, Thai basil, and fried egg is on our weekly menu – it’s flavorful, protein-packed, and ready in just 30 minutes!
Author : Aline Cueni
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time :5 minutes
Cook Time :15 minutes
Total Time :20 minutes
Servings : 2
Calories : 593kcal

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup (100 g) jasmine rice, or basmati rice

Thai Basil Beef

  • ½ EL oil
  • 10 ounces (300 g) ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ inch piece ginger, minced
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, in dünnen Scheiben
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil, see notes
  • some black pepper

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 eggs

Instructions
 

  • Rice: Cook the rice according to the package instructions. For the best results, I cook mine in a rice cooker using ½ cup (125ml) of water.
  • Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat ½ tablespoon oil in a wok. Add ground beef and stir-fry for 3 minutes until browned. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 more minute.
  • Toss in bell pepper and onion, stir-fry for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, fry 2 eggs in a skillet with a little oil until the edges are crispy.
  • Pour in the sauce and add Thai basil. Stir-fry for 1 more minute until the basil wilts. Season with black pepper.
  • Serve jasmine rice topped with Thai Basil Beef and a fried egg. Optionally, drizzle with spicy chili crisp for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Basil: The authentic recipe uses Thai holy basil, but Thai sweet basil is easier to find in Western grocery stores and works perfectly for this dish. If neither is available, regular basil can be used as a substitute, though the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition

Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 261mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 838mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2130IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 5mg
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