"So I've decided I need more Thai food in my life. It's so uniquely flavorful and it always leaves me craving more. These hearty Thai Basil Beef Bowls are..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cups jasmine rice or long-grain white rice for serving
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1 lb flank steak, (sliced against the grain into thin strips)
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1 tsp cornstarch
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2 Tbsp + 1 tsp vegetable oil
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1 red bell pepper, (cored and seeded, diced into 2-inch strips)
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1/2 large yellow onion, (thinly sliced)
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1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
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1 cup matchstick carrots
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1 cup fresh basil leaves ((roughly chop larger leaves), plus more for garnish)
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Sesame seeds ((optional))
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3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
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1/3 cup water
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1 1/2 Tbsp fish sauce
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1 Tbsp oyster sauce
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2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
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1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
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1 Tbsp Sambal Oelek, (or more to taste (optional))