Keto Thai Basil Beef (Pad Krapow) – Low Carb Thai Street Food
Spicy and savory keto Thai basil beef stir-fry with garlic, chili, and fresh basil leaves. Served with cauliflower rice and a fried egg, this low-carb dinner is ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or chicken/pork/turkey)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or coconut oil
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2-3 red Thai chilies (chopped (adjust to taste))
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups fresh Thai basil leaves (or sweet basil)
- 4 cups cooked cauliflower rice
Optional
- 4 fried eggs (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and chilies; sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Add onion and cook until softened.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned.
- Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, sweetener, and water/broth; simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Toss in basil leaves, stir until wilted, and remove from heat.
- Serve hot over cauliflower rice with a fried egg on top if desired.