Quick Fix Meal: Thai Basil Beef

Step 1

Heat skillet over medium high heat

Step 2

Crumble ground beef into skillet stirring occasionally while it browns

Step 3

While beef is browning slice carrots into thin slivers or matchsticks

Step 4

Cut pepper in half lengthwise and remove ribs and seeds, then slice each half into thin pieces

Step 5

Whisk together chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice and fish sauce

Step 6

Drain excess grease from fully cooked beef

Step 7

Add garlic and ginger and stir for 1-2 minutes to cook

Step 8

Add broth to deglaze the pan and simmer for 1-2 minutes

Step 9

Add carrots, pepper and basil and continue to saute for 3-4 minutes until veggies start to soften

Step 10

Add the sauce you whisked earlier and let simmer while stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes

Step 11

Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with fresh basil leaves, extra chili peppers and lime wedges or as desired