THAI BEEF AND LEMONGRASS RICE BOWLS

Thai Beef and Lemongrass Rice Bowls image

Tasty and quick!

Provided by kaitlynria

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 27

Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup fresh lemongrass, chopped
1 cup jasmine rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup fresh lemongrass, chopped
2 large carrots, cut into matchsticks
4 baby bell peppers, sliced
1 red chilli, sliced
2 spring onions, chopped
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 lime, juiced
1 lime, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
1 pound lean ground beef
1/3 cup and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, divided
1/3 cup sweet thai chilli sauce
2 cups fresh basil leaves
toasted sesame seeds, for serving
chopped roasted peanuts, for serving

Steps:

To make the rice. Add the coconut milk and water to a medium size pot. Bring to a low boil and then add the rice, sesame oil and lemongrass. Stir to combine, then place the lid on the pot and turn the heat down to the lowest setting possible. Allow the rice to cook ten minutes on low and then turn the heat off completely and let the rice sit on the stove, covered for another 15-20 minutes (don't take any peeks inside!). After 15-20 minutes remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork and stir in 1-2 tablespoons chopped peanuts if desired. Note that rice can cook differently for everyone, this is just what works for me.
While the rice is cooking, make the beef. Add the carrots, peppers, hot red pepper, green onions fish sauce, honey, lime juice and 2 tablespoons soy sauce to a medium bowl. Toss well and set aside.
Heat a large wok or heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and once hot add the garlic and ginger. Cook 15-30 seconds then add the beef. Season the beef with black pepper and brown all over, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5 minutes. Once the beef is browned, add 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup sweet thai chili sauce and 1 cup of fresh basil. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce coats the beef, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 cup fresh basil.
Divide the rice among the bowls, top with equal amounts of beef. Add the carrots + pepper on top of the beef. Garish with chopped peanuts, fresh basil and toasted sesame seeds. EAT!