Ga Pao Thai Stir Fried Beef with Basil Leaves
Experience the bold, aromatic flavors of Thailand with Ga Pao Thai Stir-Fried Beef with Basil Leaves, a quick and irresistibly flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy evenings. Featuring tender ground or thinly sliced beef stir-fried with fragrant garlic, fiery red Thai chilies, and the unmistakable herbal notes of fresh Thai basil, this recipe is a celebration of authentic street food. The rich, savory sauce—crafted from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce—perfectly balances with a touch of sweetness, creating a medley of flavors that pairs beautifully with steamed jasmine rice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish can be elevated with the addition of a perfectly crispy fried egg for the ultimate comfort meal. Perfect for lovers of bold, spicy cuisine, this Thai classic is guaranteed to impress your taste buds while bringing the vibrant essence of Bangkok right to your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g Ground beef or thinly sliced beef
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 2 Red Thai chilies
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1 tsp Fish sauce
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Steamed jasmine rice (for serving)
- 2 Eggs (optional, for frying)
Instructions
Prepare the garlic and chilies by finely chopping or pounding them together in a mortar and pestle to release their oils. Set this mixture aside.
Rinse the Thai basil leaves and set them aside to drain.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and set the sauce mixture aside.
Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Swirl the oil to coat the pan.
Add the garlic and chili mixture to the hot oil and stir-fry for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Increase the heat slightly and add the ground or sliced beef to the pan. Stir-fry the beef, breaking up any large pieces with a spatula, until it is fully cooked and brown (about 3–4 minutes).
Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef and toss to evenly coat. Stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes, ensuring the flavors blend well.
Add the Thai basil leaves to the pan and toss everything together for about 30 seconds, just until the basil wilts and becomes fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat immediately to avoid overcooking the basil.
Serve the stir-fried beef hot over steamed jasmine rice. Optionally, top each serving with a fried egg for an authentic Thai experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 98.0 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.1 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 610 mg | 203% | |
| Sodium | 3229 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.8 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 95.2 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 682 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 37.5 mg | 208% | |
| Potassium | 3173 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
