Thai Beef Stir-Fry

🥘 Ingredients

• basil
  1 oz
• basmati rice
  1.5 c
• coconut milk
  1.5 c
• garlic
  4 clove
• green beans
  12 oz
• ground beef
  20 oz
• lime
  2 unit
• olive oil
  4 tsp
• pepper
• red bell pepper
  2 unit
• salt
• scallions
  4 unit
• serrano pepper
  2 unit
• thai seasoning blend
  2 tsp
• water
  ¾ cup

🍳 Cookware

• small pot
• baking sheet
• large pan
• fork

1. 

   1

   Wash and dry all produce. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Thinly slice the scallions , keeping the greens and whites separate. Core, seed, and remove the white ribs from the red bell pepper , then thinly slice. Mince or grate the garlic . Thinly slice the serrano pepper , removing the seeds if you prefer less heat. Slice the lime into wedges. Tear the basil leaves into small pieces and discard the stems.

   scallions: 4 unit, red bell pepper: 2 unit, garlic: 4 clove, serrano pepper: 2 unit, lime: 2 unit, basil: 1 oz
2. 2

   Make the coconut rice: Bring ¾ cup coconut milk , ¾ cup water , and a large pinch of salt to a boil in a small pot . Once boiling, add the basmati rice , cover, and reduce to a simmer for ⏱️ 15 minutes , until tender.

   coconut milk: 1.5 c, water: ¾ cup, salt, basmati rice: 1.5 c
3. 3

   Roast the green beans: Toss the green beans on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper . Place in the oven for about ⏱️ 15 minutes , until soft and slightly caramelized.

   green beans: 12 oz, olive oil: 4 tsp, pepper
4. 

   4

   Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and cook, tossing, for 5-6 minutes, until soft. Add the scallion whites, garlic, and a bit of serrano pepper (to taste) to the pan and cook, tossing, for 1-2 minutes, until softened and fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
5. 

   5

   Add the ground beef and thai seasoning blend to the same pan and cook, breaking up the meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the torn basil.

   ground beef: 20 oz, thai seasoning blend: 2 tsp
6. 

   6

   Finish and serve: Fluff the coconut rice with a fork . Plate on a bed of rice, and top with the Thai beef stir-fry, crispy green beans, and reserved scallion greens. Squeeze a lime wedge over top and enjoy!