Thai Beef Bowl Recipe with Coconut Rice

Sweet with a little bit of kick, this Thai Beef is 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, Thai Beef Bowls

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 713kcal

Author Dana DeVolk

Boil water and coconut milk in a medium saucepan.
¾ cups water, 14 ounces coconut milk
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
When water and coconut milk is at a full boil, add rice.
1 cup Jasmine rice
Cover and turn to medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

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.
1 pound ground beef
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.
1 red bell pepper, 2 tablespoons garlic paste
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, chili sauce, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper, if using.
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 limes, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons Thai chili sauce, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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.
1 cup fresh basil
Remove from heat and add the grated carrots.
1 carrot
Serve the beef over coconut rice in a bowl.
Garnish with red pepper flakes, scallions, and quartered cucumbers.
Red pepper flakes, Scallions, Cucumber