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Delicious bowl of crispy chilli beef rice featuring tender beef in a spicy sauce.

Crispy Chilli Beef Rice

A quick one-pan stir-fry featuring perfectly browned beef mince and day-old rice, coated in a glossy and slightly sticky sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Stir Fry
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 300 g 5% fat beef mince Lean for less grease; 7-10% also works
  • 1 piece onion, finely chopped
  • 1 piece bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 250 g cooked rice, chilled (day-old rice preferred)
Sauce Ingredients
  • 20 ml dark soy sauce Use regular soy with a pinch of sugar if unavailable
  • 15 ml sriracha Adjust for heat
  • 10 g tomato puree
  • 20 g honey Swap for maple syrup or golden syrup if desired
Optional Toppings
  • sliced spring onion
  • sesame seeds

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely chop the onion and bell pepper. Mince the garlic.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a splash of neutral oil.
  2. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the beef mince. Break it up with a spatula.
  5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mince browns and most liquid evaporates, letting small browned bits form for flavor.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk the dark soy, sriracha, tomato puree, honey, and a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
  7. Pour the sauce into the pan. Stir and cook until it thickens and becomes glossy.
  8. Add the chilled rice. Toss thoroughly so every grain is coated and heated through. Press the rice into the pan briefly to create extra crisped edges if desired.
  9. Serve immediately with sliced spring onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of oil or water to restore crispness.

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