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Basil Beef Rice Bowls

Basil Beef Rice Bowls

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A quick and flavorful rice bowl featuring savory basil beef, colorful vegetables, fresh cucumber salad, and a creamy sriracha mayo drizzle.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese, Japanese
Keyword healthy dinners
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

Beef

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Sauce

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Vegetables

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves

For Serving

  • Cooked white rice
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced
  • Splash of rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon chili crisp or more to taste
  • Thinly sliced red cabbage optional

Sriracha Mayo

  • ½ cup mayonnaise (https://christinesnotebook.com/easy-homemade-mayo/)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons sriracha or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic. Mix well and let marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, toss the sliced cucumber with a splash of rice vinegar and chili crisp. Set aside.
  • For the sriracha mayo, stir together the mayonnaise, sriracha, and honey until smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the bell peppers, onion, and salt. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until slightly softened.
  • Add the marinated beef to the skillet. Break it apart and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
  • Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables. Continue cooking for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and the beef becomes caramelized.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh basil until wilted.
  • Serve over warm rice and top with cucumber salad, red cabbage if desired, and a drizzle of sriracha mayo.

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Notes

  • Ground turkey or ground chicken can be substituted for the beef
  • Thai basil is traditional, but sweet basil works beautifully as well
  • For a mild version, skip the chili crisp and use yum yum sauce instead of sriracha mayo
  • For the sriracha mayo, I love using my homemade mayo recipe: https://christinesnotebook.com/easy-homemade-mayo/
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
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