Pad Kra Pao Beef

Name: Pad Kra Pao Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 8 ounce lean ground beef; 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 shallot (minced); 0.5 cup fresh sweet basil; 1 tablespoon coconut aminos; 0.5 teaspoon fish sauce; 1 zucchini (diced); 1 package jasmine rice pouch

A fragrant Thai stir-fry of lean ground beef, sweet basil leaves, and zucchini served over steaming jasmine rice.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 1
Cuisine: Thai
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sodium
Halal
Low-Fat
Low-Sugar
Low-Saturated-Fat

Ingredients

8 ounce lean ground beef
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 shallot (minced)
0.5 cup fresh sweet basil
1 tablespoon coconut aminos
0.5 teaspoon fish sauce
1 zucchini (diced)
1 package jasmine rice pouch

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lean ground beef, minced shallot, and garlic, breaking up the beef for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and cooked through to 160°F.
Add diced zucchini to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until tender.
Stir in coconut aminos and 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
Remove skillet from heat, immediately fold in fresh sweet basil leaves until just wilted.
Warm jasmine rice pouch in microwave for 90 seconds and serve topped with the basil beef mixture.

Notes

Sweet Italian basil or Thai holy basil provides quintessential herbal aroma while keeping the dish completely cilantro-free.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 520
Protein: 51 g
Carbohydrates: 43 g
Fat: 14 g
Fiber: 3.5 g
Sodium: 440 mg
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Sugar: 4.5 g
Cholesterol: 130 mg