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Spicy Thai Basil Ground Beef (Pad Kra Pao)
Stir-fry
Stir-fry
•December 31, 2025

Spicy Thai Basil Ground Beef (Pad Kra Pao)

Total Time

25 min

Servings

2 people

Level

easy

Rating

(1)

Spicy Thai Basil Ground Beef (Pad Kra Pao)

This fast-paced stir-fry features caramelized ground beef infused with garlic, chilies, and the distinct aroma of basil. It is a beloved street food classic known as Pad Kra Pao, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner served over jasmine rice and topped with a crispy fried egg.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 fresh Thai bird's eye chilies, sliced thinly
1 cup fresh basil leaves (Thai holy basil preferred, Italian basil works)
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional for color)
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 large eggs (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. If serving with eggs, crack them into the hot oil and fry until the edges are crispy and the whites are set. Remove eggs and set aside.

  3. 3

    In the remaining oil, add the minced garlic and sliced chilies. Stir-fry for about 20 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

  4. 4

    Add the ground beef to the pan. Break up the meat with a spatula and cook for 3-4 minutes until it is fully browned and starting to crisp up at the edges.

  5. 5

    Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef. Toss everything together and cook for another minute to let the flavors absorb.

  6. 6

    Turn off the heat completely. Immediately add the basil leaves and toss until they are just wilted from the residual heat.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice, topped with the crispy fried egg.

#thai
#spicy
#quick
#high-protein
#dairy-free
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Recipe Details

Prep Time15 min
Cook Time10 min
Total Time25 min
Difficulty
easy
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