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Thai Beef Bowls
Sweet with a little bit of kick these Thai Beef Bowls are an easy weeknight dinner that comes together in about 45 minutes and feeds the whole family.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American, Thai
Keyword
Beef Bowls, Thai Beef Bowls
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
713
kcal
Author
Dana at ThisSillyGirlsKitchen.com
Ingredients
Rice:
14
ounces
coconut milk
¾
cups
water
1
cup
Jasmine rice
Beef:
1
pound
ground beef
1
red bell pepper
chopped
2
tablespoons
garlic paste
¼
cup
low sodium soy sauce
2
limes
juiced
1
tablespoon
light brown sugar
packed
2
teaspoons
Thai chili sauce
1
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
optional
1
carrot
grated
1
cup
fresh basil
packed, roughly chopped
Red pepper flakes
optional
Cucumber
quartered, for garnish
Scallions
for garnish
Instructions
Rice:
Boil water and coconut milk in a medium saucepan.
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
When water and coconut milk is at a full boil, add rice.
Cover and turn to medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Beef:
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown the beef for about 4 to 5 minutes, then remove from the pan and set aside. Drain any excess grease.
Add a tablespoon of olive oil and the chopped peppers to the pan. Saute for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic paste and saute for 1 minute.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, chili sauce, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper, if using.
Add the soy sauce mixture and the cooked beef to the peppers and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the liquid evaporates.
Add the chopped basil and stir for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and add the grated carrots.
Serve the beef over coconut rice in a bowl.
Garnish with red pepper flakes, scallions, and quartered cucumbers.
Notes
You can use other rice, basmati is the closest substitute.
Adjust your spice level to your liking, see my tips above.
Ground beef, chicken or turkey can be used for this.
Both Thai basil and sweet basil can be used, choose what you like best.
Easily double this recipe to serve a larger crowd.
Try to use a leaner ground beef if possible.
Nutrition
Calories:
713
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
54
g
|
Protein:
28
g
|
Fat:
45
g
|
Saturated Fat:
28
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
11
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
81
mg
|
Sodium:
716
mg
|
Potassium:
851
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
4038
IU
|
Vitamin C:
54
mg
|
Calcium:
103
mg
|
Iron:
7
mg