August 21, 2021
Thai Basil Beef
A bit sweet, savory, and salty with floral notes from basil, it makes this is an easy and delicious take on a Thai classic. Feel free to use whatever cut of beef you like. Ribeye is excellent but pick something lean, such as the sirloin here if making this for a protein sparing modified fast. This goes well with cauliflower rice and/or bok choy.
Servings: 2
Calories: 338kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound top sirloin sliced as thin as possible
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/2 tablespoon monk fruit powdered, omit if using coconut aminos
- 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce optional, adds umami
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Thai chili minced, or 1 teaspoon sriracha, optional, omit for nightshade-free
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1 shallot sliced thin
- 1/2 cup basil leaves preferably Thai basil
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except oil, shallot, and basil in a large bowl. Stir to combine everything evenly, making sure the beef is well coated in the marinade.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat to high and add the marinated beef and cook, until no longer pink and just beginning to brown, about 5-10 minutes, turning the meat occasionally. Cook until little to no liquid remains.
- Off heat, add basil leaves and stir into the dish, reserving a couple for garnish. Transfer to serving plates and serve with remaining basil.
Notes
Protein:Energy Ratio: 3.79
Nutrition Facts
Thai Basil Beef
Amount per Serving
Calories
338
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
134
mg
45
%
Sodium
1557
mg
68
%
Potassium
943
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
53
g
106
%
Vitamin A
336
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
79
mg
8
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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