Spicy Thai Beef & Rice
Author: Michelle
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- ¾ lb. lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ t. crushed red pepper
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- ¾ c. Jasmine rice
- 2 T. soy sauce
- ⅓ c. chopped fresh mint leaves
- ⅓ c. chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat large frying pant over high heat. Add beef; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until browned.
- Add onion, garlic and crushed red pepper; stir-fry 1 minute longer.
- Mix in carrots, rice 1-1/2 cups water and soy sauce.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
- Mix in mint and cilantro.
- Remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ground chicken can be substitued for the beef.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1¼ cup Calories: 356 Fat: 15 g Carbohydrates: 34 g Sodium: 518 mg Protein: 19 g Cholesterol: 59 mg