Thai-Inspired Basil Beef Bowls

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb. (90% lean) ground beef

4 tbsp. neutral oil, divided

Kosher salt

1/4 c. oyster sauce

1/4 c. 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 (about 1 1/2 c. packed)

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.

Nutrition

• Calories: 643
• Total Fat: 42 g
• Saturated Fat: 11 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 267 mg
• Sodium: 1940 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 34 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 19 g
• Protein: 30 g