Step 1

Whisk together the Sauce ingredients together in small bowl, set aside.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a work or large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot and rippling, add the ground beef. Break up the beef a little then flatten it against the pan; cook undisturbed for about 45 seconds. The beef will start to sear, turn over once, press flat against the pan and cook for another 30 seconds, then crumble the meat into small pieces while cooking. Drain excess grease. (The beef will not be all the way cooked through at this point.)

Step 4

Stir in the onion, bell pepper, chilies and garlic and stir fry for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Give the Sauce a stir to recombine then add to the skillet; stir fry for another 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the basil and cook until the beef is thoroughly cooked and onions are slightly tender or tender to your liking. Serve over rice with additional chili sauce, peppers or lime if desired.