Thai-Style Ground Beef
Prep
10 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
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
- 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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