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Easy Beef Krapow

Easy Beef Krapow
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Easy Beef Krapow is a quick and flavorful Thai stir-fry dish combining fragrant holy basil, tender ground beef, garlic, chili, and a savory sauce blend. Ready in under 30 minutes, this vibrant recipe delivers bold Thai flavors perfect for busy weeknight dinners, with simple, fresh ingredients and customizable spice levels.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
  • 1 cup fresh holy basil leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 Thai bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)

Sauce Blend

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar

Other

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for sautéing
  • Optional: 2 tbsp chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients – Finely chop garlic and chili peppers. Pick fresh leaves off the holy basil. Measure out soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and have ground beef and optional chicken stock ready near your stove for smooth cooking.
  2. Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics – Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped garlic and chilies, stirring until fragrant and lightly golden to release their essential oils and create the flavor base.
  3. Step 3: Cook the Ground Beef – Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, allowing it to fully absorb the flavors of the garlic and chili.
  4. Step 4: Add Sauces and Simmer – Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir well to combine, then add optional chicken stock to enhance moisture and depth. Let simmer for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Step 5: Toss in Holy Basil – Remove the pan from heat and stir in fresh holy basil leaves. Stir until they wilt but stay bright and aromatic, locking in the signature flavor of the dish.

Notes

  • Use fresh holy basil for the best authentic flavor.
  • Adjust the number of chilies to control the spice level.
  • Avoid overcooking the ground beef to retain juiciness.
  • Cook over high heat for a nice sear and enhanced flavor.
  • Taste the sauce before serving and adjust soy or fish sauce to balance salty-sweet notes.

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Keywords: Beef Krapow, Thai stir-fry, easy Thai recipe, holy basil beef, spicy beef stir-fry, weeknight dinner

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