Thai Basil Beef
This Thai Basil Beef delivers 26g protein and 303 calories per serving — a light option for cutting phases or side-meal prep. Cooks in under 20 minutes across 4 servings on the stovetop, fitting easily into busy training days. Use it as a protein-forward dinner component when you're managing total daily calories while maintaining muscle.
Ingredients
- •Chili Paste, Sambal Oelek(15g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(30g)
- •Fish sauce(15g)
- •Brown sugar(15g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
90% lean ground beef. Good middle-ground for flavor and macros.
- •Bell Pepper
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic
- •Basil, Fresh(240g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the chili paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice until incorporated. Set aside.
- 2In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the ground beef and cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 3Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the beef and cook until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 4Pour the sauce into the skillet. Add the fresh basil (reserving a fresh few leaves for garnish) and continue to cook, stirring, until the basil starts to wilt, about 2 minutes.
- 5Serve the beef and basil over the rice, topped with the reserved basil leaves and cilantro, if using.
Nutrition — Per Serving
303
calories
26g
protein
19g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 5.6g
- Sodium
- 680 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.0g
4 servings per batch · ~207g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Thai Basil Beef have per serving?
Each serving delivers 26g of protein at just 303 calories with 19g fat and 7g carbs. This is a high-protein, extremely low-calorie option that maximizes protein density per calorie.
How long does Thai Basil Beef take to prep?
Thai Basil Beef is quick prep and batch-makes 4 servings on the stovetop in one session. You'll have four dinner portions ready at once with minimal active cooking time.
Is Thai Basil Beef good for fat loss?
At only 303 calories and 7g carbs per serving, Thai Basil Beef is built for fat loss phases where you need maximum protein in minimal calories. You can eat multiple servings and stay well within a daily deficit while preserving muscle mass.
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