Thai Beef Stir-Fry

🥘 Ingredients

• basil
  1 c
• basmati rice
  1 c
• coconut milk
  ¾ cup
• garlic
  2 cloves
• green beans
  1 bunch
• ground beef
  1 lb
• lime
  1 piece
• olive oil
  1 tbsp
• pepper
  1 tsp
• red bell pepper
  1 piece
• salt
  1 tsp
• scallions
  2 pieces
• serrano pepper
  1 piece
• thai seasoning blend
  1 packet
• water
  ¾ cup

🍳 Cookware

• small pot
• baking sheet
• large pan

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   ground beef coconut milk red bell pepper green beans basmati rice lime scallions basil serrano pepper thai seasoning blend garlic salt pepper olive oil water

   ground beef: 1 lb, coconut milk: ¾ cup, red bell pepper: 1 piece, green beans: 1 bunch, basmati rice: 1 c, lime: 1 piece, scallions: 2 pieces, basil: 1 c, serrano pepper: 1 piece, thai seasoning blend: 1 packet, garlic: 2 cloves, salt: 1 tsp, pepper: 1 tsp, olive oil: 1 tbsp, water: ¾ cup
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   Wash and dry all produce. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 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 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.
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   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 ⏱️ 15 minutes , until tender.
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   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 ⏱️ 15 minutes , until soft and slightly caramelized.
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   Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the red bell pepper and cook, tossing for ⏱️ 5 minutes , until soft. Add the scallion whites, garlic, and a bit of serrano pepper (to taste) to the pan and cook, tossing for ⏱️ 1 minute , until softened and fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
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   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.
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   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.