Thai Basil Venison
Low Carb, Keto, and Paleo Friendly, this Thai Basil Venison brings the flavors of take out to your own kitchen!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 275kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee divided
- 1 pound venison tenderloin thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey or golden monkfruit for keto
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup packed fresh Thai Basil leaves
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the ghee.
- Add the venison and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Remove the venison from the skillet and set aside.
- Return the skillet to the heat and heat the remaining tablespoon of ghee. Add the red bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- Return the venison to the skillet. Stir in the coconut aminos, fish sauce, honey (or monkfruit), salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves before serving.
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Ingredient Substitutions and Tips
- Substitute sirloin beef steak strips for the venison tenderloin
- Substitute ground beef or ground venison for the steak
- Use sweet basil in place of Thai Basil
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Fiber: 1g