Thai Style Ground Beef
Bring bold, zesty flavors to your dinner table with this quick and easy Thai Style Ground Beef recipe! Perfectly seasoned with aromatic garlic and ginger, this dish is kicked up a notch with Thai red curry paste and balanced by a savory-sweet sauce made from soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and a touch of brown sugar. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Garnish with fresh cilantro, green onions, and optional chili flakes for a customizable heat level, then serve over fluffy jasmine rice or in crisp lettuce wraps for a low-carb twist. This crowd-pleaser is a must-try for anyone craving authentic Thai-inspired cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 4 servings jasmine rice or lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook for another 1 minute to allow the flavors to develop.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook for 7-8 minutes until browned and fully cooked through.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice until combined.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and stir well to coat the beef evenly.
Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Stir in the sliced green onions and chopped cilantro. If desired, add red chili flakes for extra heat.
Remove from heat and serve hot over jasmine rice or in lettuce leaves for a lighter option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.6 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.0 g | 195% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 305 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 3910 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.1 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 102.0 g | 204% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1822 mg | 39% | |
*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.
