Beef & Coconut Rice Bowls

 Adapted from: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/20-minute-thai-basil-beef-lemongrass-rice-bowls/

Rice

1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Follow instructions for rice cooker.

Beef & Vegetables

2 large carrots cut into matchsticks
4 baby bells peppers sliced
2 green onions chopped
1 tablespoon fish sauce
~1 tsp honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Juice of 1 lime + zest
Grated garlic, ~4 cloves
Grated ginger, ~1 inch
1 pound ground beef
pinch of black pepper
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup sweet thai chili sauce / or garlic chili sauce + sugar
2 cups fresh basil leaves

1. Brown the beef + sesame oil 
2. Add ginger and garlic
3. Add soy sauce and chili sauce - let it simmer ~5 min
4. Add basil
5. Mix up the veggies: carrots, bell peppers, fish sauce, honey/maple, and 2 tbsp soy
6. Top with toasted sesames, green onions, and/or cashews!