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Thai Basil Beef with Green Beans and Brown Rice
Thai Basil Beef with Green Beans and Brown Rice
4
Servings
10 min
Prep
18 min
Cook
28 min
Total
Dinner
Beef
Skillet
Easy
Balanced Meals
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Ingredients
- 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
- 8 oz fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 lb ground beef and cook for 7–8 minutes, breaking it up, until a food thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F. Drain any excess fat and transfer the beef to a bowl.
- Add the 8 oz green beans and 1 red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring often, until crisp-tender.
- Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp fish sauce, 2 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Add the 1 cup basil leaves and stir for 1–2 minutes, until the basil wilts. Transfer the beef mixture back to the bowl.
- Add the 2 cups cooked brown rice and 2 tbsp water to the skillet. Cover and cook for 2 minutes, until hot, then divide the rice and Thai basil beef among four bowls.
