Heat a frying pan.

Pour the oil in the frying pan.

When the oil becomes hot, sauté the garlic.

Add the chili flakes and then cook for 15 seconds.

Put-in the ground beef. Stir and brown for about 10 minutes.

Add the fish sauce and brown sugar. Stir. Simmer for 20 minutes while letting the excess liquid evaporate.

Put-in the basil leaves. Cook for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle the ground black pepper. Stir

Turn-off heat. Transfer to a serving plate. Add fried egg on top if desired.

Serve. Share and enjoy!