Thai Beef with Basil Whole Grain Taco Bowls

Name: Thai Beef with Basil Whole Grain Taco Bowls
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon sliced serrano chile; 1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 package (8 count) Old El Paso™ Whole Grain Tortilla Bowls; 1 cup coarsely shredded carrot; 1/4 cup sliced green onion; 1 lime, cut in wedges

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Prep 25 min
Total 25 min
Servings 8

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Traditional ground beef gets a flavor boost with fresh basil, serrano chiles and soy sauce, then is stuffed in whole wheat boats topped with fresh veggies.

Jun 30, 2017

Ingredients

1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sliced serrano chile
1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 package (8 count) Old El Paso™ Whole Grain Tortilla Bowls
1 cup coarsely shredded carrot
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 lime, cut in wedges

Steps

1

Cut 1/4 cup of the basil leaves into thin strips; set aside. Roughly chop remaining 3/4 cup basil; set aside.
2

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, garlic and serrano chile over medium heat 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in stock and the 3/4 cup chopped basil. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until basil is wilted and liquid is nearly absorbed. Add soy sauce, fish sauce and honey; stir to mix well.
3

Meanwhile, heat tortilla bowls as directed on package. Divide beef mixture among tortilla bowls; top with carrot, remaining 1/4 cup sliced basil, green onions and lime wedges.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
Ground turkey can be substituted for ground beef in this recipe.
Tip 2
Try this recipe with Thai basil leaves instead of sweet basil leaves for a different flavour.