Description
Thai Basil Beef Noodles is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring savory ground beef, tender noodles, and aromatic Thai basil in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz rice noodles or lo mein noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cups Thai basil leaves (or regular basil if unavailable)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1–2 tsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha (to taste)
- Juice of 1/2 lime (optional)
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in bell pepper and cook for another 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and chili garlic sauce. Pour over beef and stir well to coat.
- Add cooked noodles and Thai basil. Toss everything together and stir-fry for 1–2 more minutes until basil is wilted and everything is well combined.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime juice if using. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
- If Thai basil is unavailable, regular basil works with slightly less intensity.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing chili sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg