Sweet Chili Beef and Green Bean Bowls with Jasmine Rice

This sweet and savory bowl is a flavor-packed dinner that comes together in just 20 minutes. Ground beef and green beans are cooked in a luscious sweet chili sauce, then topped with crunchy fried onions and fresh cilantro. Served over fluffy jasmine rice, every bite is a delightful mix of textures and tastes.

Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is simple to make and uses everyday ingredients. The combination of sweet soy glaze and Thai chili sauce creates a rich, sticky coating that pairs beautifully with the tender beef and crisp green beans. A squeeze of lime adds a bright finish.

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Ingredients

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. In a small pot, combine jasmine rice, 1¼ cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
2. Meanwhile, wash and dry produce. Trim green beans if needed and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Quarter the lime. Pick cilantro leaves from stems and roughly chop.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper and press into an even layer with a spatula. Cook undisturbed until browned on the bottom, 3-4 minutes. Break up the meat and continue cooking until no longer pink, 2-4 minutes more. Drain excess grease if necessary.
4. While beef cooks, place green beans in a medium microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, 1-2 minutes. Alternatively, steam in a small pot with a splash of water for 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess water.
5. Add cooked green beans, sweet Thai chili sauce, 2½ tablespoons sweet soy glaze, 1 tablespoon butter and ½ teaspoon sugar to the pan with beef. Cook, stirring, until everything is well coated, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in a squeeze of lime juice to taste.
6. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper. Divide rice between bowls and top with the beef and green bean mixture. Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and chopped cilantro. Serve with remaining lime wedges.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of rice?

Yes, you can substitute jasmine rice with basmati, long-grain white rice or even brown rice. Adjust cooking time and water ratio accordingly.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

To make it gluten-free, ensure your sweet soy glaze and Thai chili sauce are gluten-free. Use tamari instead of soy-based glaze if needed.

Can I use frozen green beans?

Yes, frozen green beans work well. Thaw them first or increase the microwave/steaming time by a minute or two.