Thai Inspired Basil Beef Bowls
In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Crack eggs into pan and cook until whites are set, 3 to 4 minutes; season with salt.
Ingredients :
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 4 Tbsp. neutral oil, divided
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp. molasses
- 2 Tbsp. fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, sliced into 1/4"-thick strips
- 1 medium carrot, cut into 2" matchsticks
- 2 red Fresno chiles, sliced into rings
- 3 scallions, green and white parts separated, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 Tbsp. chopped peeled ginger
- 1 oz. fresh basil leaves
- 4 large eggs
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Directions :
- In a large stainless steel skillet over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat skillet. Add beef and break into small pieces with wooden spoon to create a single layer; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked through and starting to get a brown crust, 5 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a plate.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk oyster sauce, soy sauce, molasses, fish sauce, sugar, and 1/4 cup water until sugar is dissolved.
- Reduce heat to medium-high. In same skillet, cook bell pepper, carrots, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon oil, stirring occasionally, until peppers begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add chiles and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add white scallion parts, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Pour sauce into skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and glossy, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add basil. Cook, stirring, until basil is wilted, about 2 minutes. Return beef to pan. Toss until beef is coated with sauce. Top with green scallion parts.
- In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Crack eggs into pan and cook until whites are set, 3 to 4 minutes; season with salt.
- Divide rice among bowls. Top with beef, sauce, and an egg.
