One-Pot Thai Basil Beef Stir Fry with Jasmine Rice
A quick and fragrant stir fry with ground beef, garlic, chili, and fresh Thai basil served over fluffy jasmine rice — all cooked in one pot. This thai-inspired beef ready in about 35 minutes pairs (80% lean) ground beef, vegetable oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (80% lean) ground beef
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 5 minced garlic cloves
- 2, thinly sliced (adjust to taste) red Thai chilies
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups Jasmine rice, uncooked
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1 cup, packed fresh Thai basil leaves
- 3 sliced for garnish green onions
- optional, for serving lime wedges
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced red Thai chilies, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
- Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Step 4: Pour in 2 1/4 cups water and add 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and gently fold in 1 cup packed fresh Thai basil leaves until wilted.
- Step 6: Serve immediately, garnished with 3 sliced green onions and lime wedges if desired for a bright finish.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Thai Basil Beef Stir Fry with Jasmine Rice take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pot Thai Basil Beef Stir Fry with Jasmine Rice?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (80% lean) ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Thai Basil Beef Stir Fry with Jasmine Rice?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pot Thai Basil Beef Stir Fry with Jasmine Rice for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pot Thai Basil Beef Stir Fry with Jasmine Rice?
Thai beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
