Thai Basil Beef

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Ingredients

1. Jasmine Lemongrass Rice:
2. 1 C. Jasmine rice
3. 1 C. Coconut milk
4. 1 C. Water
5. 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
6. 1/4 C. Fresh lemongrass
7. Thai Basil Beef:
8. 2 Carrots, cut into matchsticks
9. 4 Baby bell peppers, sliced
10. 2 Green onions, chopped
11. 1 Tbsp. Fish sauce
12. 2 Tbsp. Sesame oil
13. 1/2 tsp. Honey
14. 1 Lime, juiced
15. 1 Lime, wedged
16. 4 Garlic cloves, minced
17. 2 tsp. Fresh ginger, grated
18. 1 lb. Ground hamburger
19. 1/3 C. & 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, divided
20. 1/3 C. & 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, divided
21. 1/3 C. Sweet thai chili sauce
22. 1/3 C. Sweet thai chili sauce
23. 2 C. Fresh basil, chopped
24. 2 C. Fresh basil, chopped
25. Toasted Sesame seeds for serving
26. Toasted Sesame seeds for serving
27. Chopped roasted peanuts for serving
28. Chopped roasted peanuts for serving
29. Butter leaf lettuce for serving
30. Butter leaf lettuce for serving

Steps

1. To make the rice add coconut milk and water to medium size pot. Bring to a low boil and then add the rice, Sesame oil, and lemongrass. Stir to combine and then place lid on the pot and turn down the heat to low. After w0 minutes take the rice off the heat and then let sit, covered for 15-20 minutes. Do not open lid during this time.

2. After 15-20 minutes remove lid and fluff with a fork and stir in chopped peanuts if desired.

3. While the rice is cooking make the beef mixture. Add the carrots, peppers, hot red pepper, green onions, fish sauce, honey, lime juice and 2 Tbsp Soy sauce to a medium bowl. Combine and set aside.

4. Heat a large heavy bottomed skillet or wok. Add the oil and once hot add the garlic and ginger. Cook 15-30 seconds and then add the beef.

5. Add pepper and cook until browned. And 1/3 C. Soy sauce, 1/3 C. Sweet Thai Chili Sauce, and 1 C. fresh Basil.

6. Bring to a simmer and cook 3-5 min. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1C. fresh Basil.

7. Place butter leaves on plates and top with rice and then beef. Add thepepper and carrots mixture. Garnish with chopped peanuts, fresh Basil and Sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!

8. Place butter leaves on plates and top with rice and then beef. Add thepepper and carrots mixture. Garnish with chopped peanuts, fresh Basil and Sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!

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