20 Minute Thai Basil Beef and Lemongrass Rice Bowls.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

uncooked jasmine rice

1 cup

coconut milk

1 cup

water

1 tbsp

toasted sesame oil

1/4 cup

fresh lemongrass (chopped)

large carrots (cut into matchsticks)

baby bells peppers (sliced)

hot red peppers (sliced)

green onions (chopped)

1 tbsp

fish sauce

1/2 tsp

honey

2 tbsp

sesame oil

Juice of 1 lime (plus lime wedges for serving)

4 cloves

garlic (minced or grated)

2 tsp

fresh ginger (grated)

1 lb

lean ground beef (may use ground chicken or pork too)

black pepper

1/3 cup

+ 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce (divided)

1/3 cup

sweet thai chili sauce

2 cups

fresh basil leaves (sliced or chopped, plus extra for serving)

Toasted sesame seeds + chopped roasted peanuts (for serving)