Beef Pad Kra Pao
A vibrant Thai stir-fry with minced beef, fresh holy basil, and chilies served over jasmine rice. Quick, aromatic, and bursting with authentic Southeast Asian flavors.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 300 g ground beef
- 1 cup holy basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pieces red chilies, sliced
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp dark brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups jasmine rice, cooked
- 2 tbsp fried shallots
- 2 pieces lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
Mince the garlic and slice the red chilies. Measure out the holy basil leaves and set aside. Cook jasmine rice if not already prepared.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a 12-inch wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- 4
Add minced garlic and sliced chilies, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned.
- 6
Pour in the sauce mixture and stir well to coat the beef evenly. Cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add the holy basil leaves and toss gently until just wilted, about 30 seconds.
- 8
Divide jasmine rice between two plates and top with the beef pad kra pao.
- 9
Garnish with fried shallots and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch wok or large skillet
- small mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- knife and cutting board
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