Spicy Thai Basil Beef with Noodles and Jasmine Rice

Ingredients

- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 cups steamed jasmine rice
- 2 cups cooked rice noodles
- 8 romaine leaves, washed and patted dry

Instructions

1. Prepare Aromatics:
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Season the beef with salt and black pepper, then push to one side of the skillet.

2. Sauté Shallots and Add Curry Paste:
- Add the shallot to the cleared side of the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.

3. Combine and Incorporate Herbs:
- Mix the beef and shallot thoroughly with the curry paste.
- Add the basil, cilantro, and mint, stirring everything together until the herbs are wilted and well mixed, which should take about 1 minute.

4. Assemble the Dish:
- Arrange a bed of steamed jasmine rice and cooked rice noodles on a serving platter.
- Layer the spicy beef mixture over the rice and noodles.

5. Garnish and Serve:
- Serve with fresh romaine leaves on the side, allowing diners to create their own wraps if desired.
- Provide lime wedges for a zesty squeeze before eating.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes

Cooking Time: PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Thai basil beef, ground beef stir fry, noodle recipes, jasmine rice, quick dinner, spicy beef recipe, cilantro, mint, lime, romaine wraps

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

1,800 calories (450 calories per serving)

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