Thai Stir Fried Chopped Beef With Basil Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef, any tender to somewhat tender cut will do, chopped into small rectangles, about 1/4 inch thick (I used beef round)
- 2-3 T vegetable oil
- 1 medium-large red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 head of garlic, minced into a paste
- minced or sliced hot chile peppers, to taste, optional (can also add sambal oelek to individual servings)
- Sauce:
- 2 T kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
- 2 T Chinese dark soy sauce
- 1 T Chinese light soy sauce
- 2 T fish sauce
- 2 T sugar
- 1 t white vinegar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 454g | |
| Calories 1084 | |
| Calories from Fat 717 | 66% |
| Total Fat 79.73g | 100% |
| Saturated Fat 28.42g | 114% |
| Trans Fat 0.29g | |
| Cholesterol 263mg | 88% |
| Sodium 2055mg | 86% |
| Potassium 1305mg | 37% |
| Total Carbs 10.95g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 9.15g | 6% |
| Protein 76.33g | 122% |
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