Minced Beef with Chilli Garlic Holy Basil
Experience the bold, aromatic flavors of Thailand with this Minced Beef with Chilli Garlic Holy Basil recipe, a quick and satisfying stir-fry that transforms simple ingredients into a vibrant feast. This dish combines tender minced beef with the fiery kick of bird’s eye chilies, the pungent depth of garlic, and the unmistakable herbal notes of holy basil, all enveloped in a savory-sweet glaze made from fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a hint of sugar. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and is best served over fluffy steamed jasmine rice for a complete, comforting meal. Whether you’re craving authentic Thai street food or looking to spice up your dinner repertoire, this one-pan dish delivers bold flavors and irresistible aromas in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 3 pieces bird's eye chilies
- 500 grams minced beef
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup holy basil leaves
- 4 servings steamed jasmine rice
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves and finely chop them. Slice the bird's eye chilies into small pieces. Mix them together and set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped garlic and chilies to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the minced beef to the wok and stir-fry until browned and fully cooked, about 4-5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water. Pour this sauce mixture into the wok with the beef.
Stir everything together and let it cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat the beef evenly.
Add the holy basil leaves to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds until wilted and fragrant.
Taste the dish and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more fish sauce or soy sauce if desired.
Remove the wok from heat and serve the minced beef over steamed jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.5 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 968 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 286 mg | 6% | |
*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.
