Thai-Style Ground Beef

Name: Thai-Style Ground Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cooking spray; 1 cup thinly sliced leek; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon red curry paste; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup light coconut milk; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon grated lime rind; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon asian fish sauce; 3 cups hot cooked short-grain white rice

Prep: 10 minsCook: 10 mins

Prep

10 mins

Cook

10 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

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This Thai Style Ground Beef is my go to weeknight dinner when I need something fast and satisfying. With just twenty minutes from start to finish, it's perfect for busy evenings without sacrificing flavor. The coconut milk brings authentic Thai richness while keeping things light, and lean ground beef makes it a protein packed option that won't leave you feeling heavy. Best of all, it uses pantry staples that won't break the bank, so you can enjoy restaurant quality Thai food at home without the takeout price tag.

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Ingredients

Servings:

1cooking spray
237 mlthinly sliced leek
1 teaspoonminced garlic
½ kglean ground beef
1 teaspoonred curry paste
237 mltomato sauce
237 mllight coconut milk
1 tablespoonbrown sugar
1 teaspoongrated lime rind
1 teaspoonsfresh lime juice
1 tablespoonasian fish sauce
710 mlhot cooked short-grain white rice

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Instructions

1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
2
Add leek; sauté 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic; sauté 1 minute.
4
Add beef; cook 7 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring to crumble.
5
Stir in curry paste and tomato sauce; cook until half of liquid evaporates (about 2 minutes).
6
Add milk and next 4 ingredients (through fish sauce); cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
7
Serve with the rice.

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