Thai Basil Beef Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-2 birds eye chilies, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• Juice and zest of 1 lime
• 1 cup Thai basil
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Preparation

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onion until meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
2. Add red pepper, garlic, and chilies, and cook until fragrant, about 2 more minutes.
3. Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice and zest, and basil, and cook until basil starts to wilt, about 1 minute.
4. Garnish with green onion and serve over rice. Enjoy!
5. Note: Can sub sriracha sauce for chilies if desired.