Thai Basil Beef

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 5 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
• 3 jalapenos (seeded and thinly sliced, divided)
• 1 1/4 pounds ground beef (lean )
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium )
• 2 cups basil leaves (fresh )
• 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
• 3 Tablespoons lime juice (fresh squeezed)
• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium )
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 1/4 teaspoons brown sugar
• Salt and pepper
• Lime wedges (for serving)
• Rice (for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook rice according to package directions.

2. 2

   Heat 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet or wok over high heat. Add 5 cloves garlic and HALF the 3 jalapenos and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 1 ¼ pounds ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up with spoon and pressing firmly to help brown, until fully cooked and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and 2 cups basil leaves. Cook until basil has wilted, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   In a small bowl combine 3 Tablespoons lime juice, 1 Tablespoon soy sauce, 1 1/2 Tablespoons fish sauce, and 1 1/4 teaspoons brown sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves, then add it to the beef mixture and toss to combine.

4. 4

   Serve beef over rice, topped with green onions and remaining jalapeno. Garnish with additional lime wedges on the side.