This 10-Minute Thai Basil Beef Is a Dinner I Rely on Weekly
This quick and easy version of beef krapow is what I make for dinner when I’m short on time. The recipe comes together in just 10 minutes and is incredibly flavorful.
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- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark or regular soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 3 sprigs fresh Thai basil leaves
- 2 Thai chilies, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cooked Thai jasmine rice , to serve, optional
- 2 large eggs, optional
Instructions
- 1
Add the oil to a medium to large skillet over high heat and let heat up for 1 minute. Add the shallots and garlic and toss until aromatic but not burnt, about 30 seconds. Add the beef and break it up with a spatula. Stir occasionally until browned, about 6 minutes.
- 2
Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir until combined. Add the basil leaves and chilies. Stir fry for 30 seconds. Scoop the beef mixture with a slotted spoon over a bed of rice for serving, if desired. To serve with fried eggs, leave the residual grease in the pan and adjust the heat to medium. Crack the eggs into the pan and fry until the edges get crispy and the whites are set but the yolks are still liquid. Top the beef stir fry with the eggs. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!