Gluten Free Thai Basil Beef
This is the kind of weeknight dinner that hits every note — savory, spicy, fragrant, and deeply satisfying — all on the table in under 30 minutes. The sauce is where the magic happens, built from tamari, fish sauce, and a certified gluten-free oyster sauce that together create that bold, glossy coating you'd expect from a great Thai restaurant. Swapping traditional soy sauce for tamari is the key move here, and it works seamlessly without sacrificing any of the umami depth. Ground beef seared over screaming-hot heat picks up incredible caramelized edges before the sauce goes in, and a generous handful of fresh Thai basil folded in at the end brings that signature herby, slightly anise-like perfume to every bite. The crispy-edged fried egg on top isn't just for looks — break the yolk and it becomes a rich, silky sauce of its own that ties everything together. Served over fluffy jasmine rice, this makes four full, generous plates that feel anything but like a compromise dinner.
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4 servings
For the rice
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 3 cups water
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (use a gluten free oyster sauce)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce (use a gluten free dark soy sauce or tamari)
For the stir-fry
- 3 tbsp neutral oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3–4 thai bird's eye chilies, thinly sliced (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup fresh thai basil leaves (or italian basil)
For the fried eggs
- 4 large eggs
For serving
- sliced red chilies, for serving (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the jasmine rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to the lowest setting, cover, and cook until the water is fully absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 2
While the rice cooks, whisk together the tamari, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and dark soy sauce in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
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