Thai Style Ground Beef

prep time:: 10 min
total time:: 30 min

Makes 4 servings

This dish appeals to adults and kids alike, which answers the challenge of preparing one dinner that satisfies the whole family. Serve with lime wedges. Enjoy leftovers with warm tortillas.

ingredients

Cooking spray
1 cup thinly sliced leek
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1 pound lean ground sirloin
1 teaspoon red curry paste (such at Thai Kitchen)
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon grated lime rind
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
3 cups hot cooked short-grain rice
Iceberg lettuce wedges (optional)
Chopped cilantro (optional)
Chopped green onions (optional)

directions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add leek; saute 5 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add beef; cook 7 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in curry paste and tomato sauce; cook until half of liquid evaporates (about 2 minutes). Add milk and next 4 ingredients (through fish sauce); cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with rice and lettuce wedges, if desired. Garnish with cilantro and green onions, if desired.

Source: Stephanie Ito