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Plate of Crispy Chilli Beef Rice garnished with vegetables

Crispy Chilli Beef Rice

A quick and vibrant dish featuring caramelised beef, a sticky chilli glaze, and crispy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 300 g 5% fat beef mince Lean mince browns faster and keeps the dish less greasy.
  • 1 unit onion, finely chopped
  • 1 unit bell pepper, finely chopped (any colour)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 250 g cooked rice, chilled (preferably day-old jasmine or long-grain) Use chilled rice for best crisping results.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 20 ml dark soy sauce
  • 15 ml sriracha Adjust to taste.
  • 10 g tomato puree Adds body.
  • 20 g honey
Optional Toppings
  • to taste sliced spring onion
  • to taste sesame seeds

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the onion and bell pepper finely. Mince the garlic.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a splash of neutral oil.
Cooking
  1. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
  2. Stir in the garlic and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high and add the beef mince. Break it up with a spatula.
  4. Cook until the mince browns and most liquid evaporates, allowing small browned bits to form in the pan.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together dark soy, sriracha, tomato puree, honey, and a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
  6. Pour the sauce into the pan and stir until it thickens and becomes glossy.
  7. Add the chilled rice. Toss thoroughly to coat and heat through, pressing the rice into the pan to encourage crispy sections.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately, topped with sliced spring onion and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

For best results, use chilled day-old rice. If using fresh rice, spread it to cool before proceeding with the recipe. Cool leftovers quickly and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a hot skillet with a teaspoon of oil; or sprinkle water and microwave in bursts.

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