Thai Chile-Basil Beef

This is one of my favorite things to get when I go out for Thai. It's quick and easy to make, and has a fairly mild flavor.

Thai Chile-Basil Beef

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    Ingredients

    • 1 Lb Chuck Beef
    • 1 Tablespoon Soy or Fish Sauce
    • 1 Teaspoon Sugar
    • 1 Pinch Salt
    • 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
    • 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander
    • 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
    • 1  Shallot
    • 5 Cloves Garlic
    • 3 Inches Ginger
    • 1 Bunch Thai or Regular Basil
    • 1  Onion
    • 1  Pepper
    • 1 Can Bamboo Shoots
    • 1/2 Can Coconut Milk
    • Oil
    • Jasmine Rice

    Directions

    1. 1Thin slice the beef against the grain. Marinade the beef in the soy or fish sauce, sugar, and salt for at least a half hour.
    2. 2In a food processor, make a paste with the ginger, garlic, shallot, and spices
    3. 3Dice peppers, onions, and bamboo to desired size.
    4. 4Get a thin layer of oil in a pan and heat it up. Fry HALF of the basil leaves in batches until the leaves are crisp, and set aside on a paper towel.
    5. 5Put beef and marinade into the hot oil used to fry the basil, and cook until starting to brown.
    6. 6Add the ginger garlic paste and peppers and onions. Saute for a few minutes.
    7. 7Add the bamboo and coconut milk. If it is looking a little light, add some chile powder to redden it.
    8. 8Cook 10 or so minutes. Add the other half of the basil. Remove from heat
    9. 9Serve with jasmine rice, and the crispy basil.

    Categories: Main Dishes, Beef, 30 Minutes Or Less, Asian

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