Description
Discover a delicious Thai curry ground beef recipe that is packed with fragrant spices and bold flavors. Learn how to make this savory dish for your next meal!
Ingredients
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) avocado oil or vegetable oil
- – 1 onion, chopped
- – 2-3 Thai bird chilies, slit but keep intact
- – 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
- – 3 garlic cloves, minced
- – 1 inch-knob ginger, minced
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) turmeric
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) cumin
- – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
- – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) pepper
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) red curry paste
- – 1 medium broccoli head, chopped into florets
- – 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- – 1 giant handful of Thai basil
- – 2 teaspoons (10 ml) fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Warm up a pan or wok on medium heat and pour in the oil, followed by the chopped onion and slit Thai chilies.
- When the onion starts to turn golden, incorporate the minced garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, salt, black pepper, and ground beef. Continue cooking until the beef loses its pink color.
- Mix in the red curry paste, then toss in the broccoli florets. Let it cook briefly before adding the tomato sauce, soy sauce, and Thai basil.
- Let everything simmer gently over low heat for approximately 10-15 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Pour in the fresh lime juice, then it’s ready to serve.
Notes
- Consider using lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier option.
- Add bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrients and color.
- Adjust spice level with Thai bird chilies to suit your taste.