Thai Basil Beef

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the chili paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice until incorporated. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the ground beef and cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the beef and cook until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour the sauce into the skillet. Add the fresh basil (reserving a few leaves for garnish) and continue to cook, stirring, until the basil starts to wilt, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Serve the beef and basil over rice, topped with the reserved basil leaves and cilantro, if using.