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Delicious crispy chilli beef served over rice for a flavorful meal

Crispy Chilli Beef Rice

A quick and wallet-friendly dish featuring crispy beef mince coated in a glossy sweet-chilli sauce mixed with chilled rice for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 300 g 5% fat beef mince Use lean mince for a healthier option.
  • 1 piece onion, finely chopped
  • 1 piece bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 250 g cooked rice, preferably chilled day-old rice Helps prevent sogginess.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 20 ml dark soy sauce Use regular soy with a pinch of brown sugar if unavailable.
  • 15 ml sriracha Adjust to taste for desired spice level.
  • 10 g tomato puree
  • 20 g honey To balance the flavors.
Optional Toppings
  • sliced spring onion For garnish.
  • sesame seeds For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Have the chilled rice measured and ready.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a splash of neutral oil.
  2. Add the onion and bell pepper. Sauté 1 to 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook another 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 is nicely browned and most liquid has evaporated, allowing small browned bits to form.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk dark soy sauce, 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 and toss thoroughly to coat and heat through. Press the rice into the pan briefly to create extra crispy edges if desired.
  9. Serve immediately and top with sliced spring onion and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a milder version, reduce sriracha or swap for sweet chili sauce. To make vegetarian, substitute plant-based mince or crumbled firm tofu and use a vegetarian oyster sauce substitute.

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