Thai Basil Beef Bowls

Savory ground beef with garlic, chili, and Thai basil over rice.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 23 Thai chilies or 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce (or more soy)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 cups Thai basil leaves
• 2 tbsp oil
• Cooked rice, lime wedges

Instructions

1. Brown beef in oil; drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add garlic and chili; cook 30 seconds.
3. Add soy, fish sauce, and sugar; stir until saucy.
4. Turn off heat; fold in basil until wilted.
5. Serve over rice with lime.

Tip

Holy basil is traditional, but Italian basil works in a pinch.