Description
Fast, fiery, and fresh—this doubled-up Thai-inspired bowl is perfect for feeding a hungry group or meal prepping for the week. Loaded with zesty salad, aromatic beef, and plenty of basil, it’s a bold burst of flavor in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Salad
2 cups shredded carrots
2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 green onions, chopped
4 tbsp toasted sesame oil
4 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp fish sauce or tamari
4 tsp honey
For the Beef
2 lbs lean ground beef (or chicken/pork)
8 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp fresh grated ginger
Black pepper, to taste
⅔ cup tamari or soy sauce
⅔ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
4 cups Thai or sweet Italian basil, chopped
Toppings (Optional)
Toasted sesame seeds
Crushed peanuts
6–8 cups steamed jasmine or lemongrass rice
Instructions
Make the salad: Toss carrots, peppers, tomatoes, and green onions in a large bowl. Whisk or shake together sesame oil, lime juice, vinegar, fish sauce, and honey. Pour over salad and toss. Set aside.
Cook the beef: In a large skillet, cook beef until browned. Add garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Cook 2 more minutes. Stir in tamari and sweet chili sauce. Simmer 2–3 mins, then stir in basil just before serving.
Assemble bowls: Serve beef over rice, top with salad, and finish with sesame seeds and peanuts.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380/serving
- Fat: 24g/serving
- Carbohydrates: 14g/serving
- Protein: 28g/serving