Sweet Chili Beef and Green Bean Bowls with Jasmine Rice

Get ready for a flavor-packed dinner that comes together in just 20 minutes! This sweet chili beef and green bean bowl is the ultimate quick weeknight meal. Tender green beans and savory ground beef are coated in a luscious sweet chili sauce, then served over a bed of fluffy jasmine rice.

Topped with crunchy crispy fried onions and fresh cilantro, every bite is a delightful mix of textures and tastes. It’s so delicious, you might find yourself going back for seconds!

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Ingredients

6 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2.52 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings) and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook 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 necessary; cut crosswise into 2-inch-long pieces. Quarter lime. Pick cilantro leaves from stems; roughly chop leaves.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add beef; season with salt and pepper. Using a spatula, press into an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom, 3-4 minutes. Break up meat into pieces and continue cooking until beef is cooked through, 2-4 minutes more. If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.
4. While beef cooks, in a medium microwave-safe bowl, add green beans and a splash of water; cover bowl with plastic wrap. Microwave until tender, 1-2 minutes. Alternatively, steam green beans in a small pot with a splash of water until just tender, 5-7 minutes. Carefully drain any excess water.
5. To pan with beef, stir in cooked green beans, chili sauce, 2½ TBSP sweet soy glaze, 1 TBSP butter and ½ tsp sugar. (For 4 servings, use 5 TBSP sweet soy glaze, 2 TBSP butter and 1 tsp sugar.) Cook, stirring, until beef mixture is thoroughly coated, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in a squeeze of lime juice to taste.
6. Fluff rice with a fork; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper. Divide rice between bowls and top with stir-fry. Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and chopped cilantro. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use frozen green beans?

Yes, you can use frozen green beans. Thaw them first or adjust microwave time to 2-3 minutes until tender.

What can I substitute for sweet soy glaze?

Mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce with 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey as a quick substitute.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

It can be if you use gluten-free soy sauce and ensure the sweet chili sauce and crispy onions are gluten-free. Check labels.