Ingredients
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Gathering your ingredients is half the fun. Here’s what you’ll need to create this delightful dish:
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves (substitute with regular basil if unavailable)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Now, let’s bring this flavorful dish to life. Follow these simple steps:
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss in the red bell pepper slices and cook for an additional 2 minutes until they start to soften.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and bell peppers. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Gently fold in the cooked noodles, ensuring they are well mixed with the sauce and beef.
- Finally, add the Thai basil leaves, tossing everything together until the basil is just wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges for an extra zest of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Thai Basil Beef Noodle Bowl, recipe, cooking, food
