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Thai Basil Beef (Pad Kra Pow)

From Statesboro Market2Go

<p>Quick, easy, and flavorful, with peppers, beef, and fresh basil! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>
Source: carlsbadcravings.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 4-6


Ingredients
FOR THE SAUCE:
2 tablespoons Reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Fish sauce
2 tablespoons Brown sugar
1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Lime juice
1/2 teaspoon Ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon Ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce
1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
FOR THE STIR FRY
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
1 pound Ground beef
6 cloves Garlic (minced)
1-2 Jalapenos (sliced)
OR sliced serrano peppers
1/2 of a Sweet onion (thinly sliced)
1 small Bell pepper (sliced)
1 cup Thai or regular basil leaves (picked off the stem)
FOR SERVING:
Rice
Chili sauce
Sliced peppers
And/or lime

Step by Step Instructions
  1. Whisk all of the ingredients in the "Sauce" section together in a bowl, then set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a wok or cast iron skillet. Once the oil is ready, add the ground beef and break it up. Flatten the beef against the pan, let it cook for 45 seconds, turn it over, flatten again, and cook for 30 seconds. Break up the beef further and drain the grease.
  3. Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno or serrano peppers, and garlic. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Stir the sauce, and add it to the stir fry and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the basil and cook until the beef has thoroughly cooked.
  4. Serve as desired.