Thai Basil Beef

Category	Paleo
Classification	Thai
Added By	michelle.watson@gmail.com
Added On	Sun Sep 01 18:51:16 UTC 2019
Prep Time	45 minutes
Yield	2 to 4 servings
Source	Well Fed 2: More Paleo recipes for people who love to eat
Comment	I made this with large portabella mushrooms cut into strips in place of beef. Worked lovely!!!

Ingredients

Meat and Marinade:
1 pound flank steak
2 teaspoons coconut aminos
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
Stir-fry:
1 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon coconut aminos
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup water
1 large red bell pepper
4 scallions cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small serrano chile, stems and seeds removed, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup fresh basil leaves

Directions

1. Place steak in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. Slice very thinly, across the grain to make 1/4 inch strips. Place the steak in a medium mixing bowl and add the coconut aminos, rice vinegar and garlic. Toss with two wooden spoons to combine, then cover and refrigerate 10 minutes or up to an hour.

2. In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, coconut aminos and lime juice. Set aside.

3. Place water in a large, non-stick skillet, and bring to a boil. Add the green beans and steam until just tender, about 4-5 minutes. Drain the beans, discarding any remaining water and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set Aside.

4. Reheat the pan over medium-high heat and add coconut oil. Allow it to melt, about 2 minutes. Brown the meat without crowding the pan; work in batches, if necessary. As the meat cooks, remove it to a bowl to catch it's juices.

5. In the same pan, stir-fry the bell peppers, scallions, serrano and garlic until the peppers are just tender, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved beef, green beans, and sauce, tossing with two wooden spoons until heated through. Remove from the heat, add basil leaves, and toss until the leaves are wilted. Serve immediately.

Note: Replace the steak with ground beef, sliced lamb, chicken thigh or large portabella mushroom caps sliced into strips.

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