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Thai Basil Beef Stir Fry

prep time:10 minutes
cook time:8 minutes
total time:18 minutes
This is one of those dishes that takes longer to prep than to cook - once you start, it's maybe 3 minutes total. The trick is letting the ground beef get a hard sear before breaking it up, which gives you those crispy bits that make it taste like proper street food.
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Ingredients

For the Sauce

  • 2.5 tablespoons Thai black soy sauce
  • 2.5 tablespoons sriracha
  • 2.5 tablespoons fish sauce

For the Stir-Fry

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 3 shallots thinly sliced
  • 1 large bunch Thai basil roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt

For Serving

  • Cooked jasmine rice
  • Fried eggs optional

Instructions

  • Whisk together Thai black soy sauce, sriracha, and fish sauce in a small bowl.
  • Heat neutral oil in large wok over high heat until nearly smoking.
  • Add ground beef and salt, sear undisturbed 1-2 minutes until crusty.
  • Break beef into small pieces, stir-fry until well browned.
  • Add shallots, stir-fry 1 minute until softened.
  • Pour sauce over beef mixture, cook until slightly reduced and glazed.
  • Turn off heat, stir in Thai basil until just wilted.
  • Serve over jasmine rice.

Notes

Prep all ingredients before cooking as dish moves quickly. Optional: top with fried egg.