Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound 85/15 ground beef
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1/2 large yellow onion (sliced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 large handfuls of fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sambal oelek ((chili paste))
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instruction

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together ingredients for sauce and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown and break up ground beef into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook until ground beef is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Add in the basil leaves then pour in the sauce. Toss to combine and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and enjoy over a bowl of white rice!