Best 3 Spicy Thai Basil Beef Recipes

Tantalize your taste buds with a fiery and flavorful journey to Thailand with our Spicy Thai Basil Beef recipe. This delectable dish is a symphony of bold flavors and vibrant colors, sure to leave you craving more. Tender beef strips are marinated in a tantalizing blend of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, then stir-fried until perfectly cooked. The addition of fresh Thai basil, red chili peppers, and a hint of lime juice creates an explosion of taste that will transport you straight to the bustling streets of Bangkok.

Feel free to explore the diverse world of Thai cuisine with our additional recipes, curated to offer a culinary adventure like no other. Try your hand at making traditional Pad Thai, a harmonious blend of rice noodles, shrimp, and vegetables, or indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Massaman Curry, a delightful symphony of spices and coconut milk. For those seeking a vegetarian option, our Stir-fried Morning Glory with Garlic is a healthy and delectable choice, featuring crispy water spinach tossed in a savory garlic sauce.

Whichever recipe you choose, we guarantee a delicious and authentic Thai experience that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Embark on this culinary journey and discover the vibrant flavors that Thailand has to offer!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY BASIL BEEF (PAD KRAPOW)

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This is one of the most popular street food dishes in Thailand. It's also a technique, kind of like calling something an omelet. An omelet is always egg-based, but you can change the fillings. The base of this dish is always Thai basil, garlic, chilies, bell peppers and onions, but you can switch out the proteins as desired.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) sweet soy sauce
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) oyster sauce
4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) fish sauce
2 tablespoons (30 grams) chili paste in soybean oil
6 tablespoons (45 milliliters) vegetable oil
2 large eggs
3 cups (720 grams) lean ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 to 3 serrano or Thai chiles, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
1 1/2 cups (335 grams) Thai basil leaves, picked off the stem
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

Combine the sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce and chili paste in a small bowl and reserve.
Heat your wok or large skillet over high heat and add 3 tablespoons of the vegetable oil. Crack one egg into the wok and allow the bottom to crisp for a couple of seconds, while keeping the pan moving, then baste until the top of the egg is mostly white, about 1 minute. Set aside on a paper-towel-lined plate, and then fry the second egg. Hold both eggs on the plate until ready to serve.
Heat your wok or large skillet over high heat and add the remaining 3 tablespoons vegetable oil. When wisps of white smoke appear, add the ground beef, flattening against the pan, and cook undisturbed for about 45 seconds. The beef will start to brown; turn over once, press flat against the pan and cook for another 30 seconds. Add garlic and chilies. Cook them until the garlic starts to brown, about 30 seconds. Add the onion. Break up the meat into gravel-size pieces and drain any excess liquid.
Stir in the bell pepper and stir-fry for about a minute. Add the reserved sauce to the wok and combine the ingredients thoroughly for about 1 minute. Add the Thai basil and cook until the beef is thoroughly cooked and onions are slightly tender. Finish with white pepper.
Transfer to a platter and top with the reserved fried eggs.

THAI SPICY BASIL BEEF

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My version of Thai Beef Basil I usually get from take-out. If you can find Thai Basil and Thai Chilies that would be great. Otherwise, I've used regular basil and serrano or jalapeno chilies instead. I freeze the beef for 10 minutes to make it easier to thinly slice.

Provided by SocaliJL

Categories Meat

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 lb beef, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chile, chopped
1/4 cup onion, sliced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup fresh basil leaf
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
cilantro, chopped for garnish

Steps:

Heat wok with oil, add garlic and chiles.
Add beef and stir fry for 1 minute.
Add onions and basil, stir for 1 minute.
Add remaining sauce: oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and white pepper.
Stir fry until cooked, garnish with cilantro.
Server immediately with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.7, Fat 47.2, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 56.2, Sodium 846.1, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 5.9

SPICY THAI BASIL BEEF

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The DH and I came up with this recipe using a combination of several other recipes gleamed from other sites and my cook books to make a combination we thoroughly enjoyed. We didn't actually measure the oil out just used as needed. Times are estimated as we were cooking and prepping several dishes at the same time.

Provided by ImPat

Categories Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 -4 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
1 kg beef (we used rump beaten out and cut into squares)
4 birds eye chiles (chopped)
1 cup onion (we cut into wedges and separated)
1/2 cup red capsicum (chopped)
1 bunch Broccolini (chopped)
1/4 cup basil leaves (fresh)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup coriander (cilantro to garnish chopped, we didn't use)
1 cup beef stock
3 teaspoons cornflour (cornstarch)
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

Heat wok with oil and cook meat in batches and transfer to a dish and keep warm (use more oil if required).
Add more oil if required and add the garlic and chillies and stir fry for a few minutes and then return beef to the wok.
Now add the onion, capsicum and broccolini stems and stir fry till vegetables are cooked but still very crisp and then add the broccolini heads and the basil (if leaves are large tear them though ours were small sweet basil leaves and we added whole).
Add the oyster sauce, fish sauce and pepper and mix well.
Add the cup of beef stock and then mix the cornflour and water and add to the wok to thicken the sauce.
Garnish with coriander/cilantro if using and serve with rice or fried rice.

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. If you can, use fresh Thai basil, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers.
Don't be afraid of the heat: Thai food is known for its heat, but you can adjust the amount of chili peppers you use to suit your taste.
Use a wok: A wok is the best pan for cooking Thai food. It heats evenly and allows you to stir-fry the ingredients quickly.
Stir-fry the ingredients in batches: If you overcrowd the wok, the ingredients will not cook evenly. Stir-fry the ingredients in batches, and then add them all back to the wok at the end.
Serve with rice: Spicy Thai basil beef is traditionally served with rice. The rice will help to absorb the spicy sauce.

Conclusion:

Spicy Thai basil beef is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be adjusted to suit your taste. Serve it with rice and your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.