Thai Beef with Coconut Rice

This dish has a lot of flavour, but is simple and tasty! An easy dinner during the week. Enjoy!

Prep time: 10 minutes 
Cook time: 35 minutes
Total time: 45 mins 


Ingredients
2 cups instant brown rice
1 can (400 mL) coconut milk
1/4 cup water
1 tsp salt
1 pound ground beef, lean
1 tsp garlic, I used minced
1 tsp thai red curry paste
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 onion, chopped
1 roasted red pepper, thinly sliced
1 banana pepper, finely chopped
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
salt and pepper to taste


Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, water, rice and 1/4 tsp of salt.
2. Cook covered over high heat until boiling, then reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is absorbed into rice, covered (about 25 minutes).
3. In a fry pan, combine beef, onion, garlic, banana pepper and cook until meat is browned, over medium heat.
4. While beef is cooking, combine soy sauce, curry paste and sugar in a small boil and set aside.
5. Once beef is browned, pour off liquid (fat) and turn down heat to simmer. Mix in soy sauce mixture, roasted red pepper add salt and pepper.
6. Cover beef and let simmer for about 5 minutes or so.
7. Add basil to beef and simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes. 
8. Fluff rice and serve in bowls, topped with thai beef.