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Thai Basil Beef Stir-Fry (Pad Krapow)

Manila Spoon
Discover the tantalizing flavors of Thai Basil Beef Stir-Fry (Pad Krapow), a quick and savory delight featuring tender beef, fragrant Thai basil, and a kick of spice! Ready in 30 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights and for lovers of Thai cuisine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian Cuisine, Thailand
Servings 5
Calories 276 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce, use reduced sodium if preferred.
  • 2 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp freshly grated Ginger
  • 1 Tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 6 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 Red Thai Chilies or Fresno Chili Peppers, deseeded and sliced
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 1/2 cups Thai Holy Basil Leaves

Instructions
 

  • Make the seasoning sauce ahead. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 2 tablespoon of sugar plus the grated ginger. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Adjust the sauce to taste, if desired.
  • Heat a tablespoon of cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the sliced Thai red chilis or Fresno chili peppers to the pan and stir-fry for another minute.
  • Add the ground beef to the pan and cook it until it's no longer pink, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. This usually takes about 5-8 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked beef and stir to combine. Let it cook for a couple of minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to be fully absorbed.
  • Turn-off the heat add the Thai basil leaves to the pan. Stir them in until they wilt and release their aromatic fragrance. This doesn’t take long.
  • Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with more sugar, fish sauce, or chili peppers to suit your preferences. Serve your Pad Krapow hot over a bed of steamed jasmine rice with fried egg on the side. Enjoy the vibrant flavors!

Notes

TIPS & TRICKS
Sometimes, I brown the beef first then add the garlic and chilies as the photo above shows. You can do it however you want to. I also add some green onions, if I have them at hand. The latter is optional.
If you don’t like it too spicy simply add the chilis with the sauce and just cook it briefly until the meat is coated with sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 16gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 541mgPotassium: 279mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
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