Thai Basil Ground Beef (Pad Krapow)
Make Thai Basil Ground Beef (Pad Krapow), a Thai dinner recipe with Ground Beef, Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil, Garlic. It has about 25 min, about 450 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Thai Basil Ground Beef (Pad Krapow) is a Thai dinner recipe that takes about 25 min, makes 4 servings, has about 450 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonThai Basil Ground Beef (Pad Krapow) ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil
- 4 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2-4 thinly sliced (or 1-2 ja Thai Chili Peppers (Bird's Eye)
- 1 cup, trimmed and cut int Green Beans
- 1 cup, packed, roughly cho Holy Basil or Thai Basil
- 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (or Tamari)
- 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 tsp (for color, optional Dark Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp (palm sugar or brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Water or Broth
- 4 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice
- 4 optional Fried Eggs
How to make Thai Basil Ground Beef (Pad Krapow)
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce (if using), 1 tsp sugar, and 2 tbsp water or broth until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
- Push the browned beef to one side of the wok. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2-4 thinly sliced Thai chili peppers to the clear side of the pan. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Stir the garlic and chilies into the beef. Add 1 cup trimmed and cut green beans (if using) and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are slightly tender-crisp.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables. Toss everything together, stirring constantly, until the sauce has coated the beef and thickened slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the wok from the heat immediately. Stir in 1 cup packed, roughly chopped holy basil or Thai basil. Toss for about 30 seconds until the basil leaves just begin to wilt. Overcooking the basil will diminish its vibrant flavor and color.
- Divide 4 cups cooked jasmine rice among four plates. Spoon the Thai basil ground beef mixture generously over the rice. Optionally, top each serving with a freshly fried egg with a runny yolk for a traditional presentation. Serve immediately.
Thai Basil Ground Beef (Pad Krapow) FAQ
How do I make Thai Basil Ground Beef (Pad Krapow)?
Make Thai Basil Ground Beef (Pad Krapow) by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Thai Basil Ground Beef (Pad Krapow)?
The main ingredients include Ground Beef, Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil, Garlic, Thai Chili Peppers (Bird's Eye), Green Beans. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Thai Basil Ground Beef (Pad Krapow) take?
This recipe takes about 25 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Thai Basil Ground Beef (Pad Krapow)?
Recipe Genius estimates about 450 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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