Sweet Chili Beef and Green Bean Rice Bowls with Crispy Onions

Craving a dinner that’s both quick and packed with flavor? These sweet chili beef and green bean rice bowls are your answer. In just 20 minutes, you can have a satisfying meal featuring savory ground beef, tender green beans and a luscious sweet chili glaze, all served over fluffy jasmine rice. The finishing touch of crispy fried onions and fresh cilantro adds a delightful crunch and brightness.

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of sweet and savory flavors, along with contrasting textures, makes every bite a joy. Plus, it’s easily customizable-adjust the heat or add extra veggies to suit your taste.

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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

1 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon SugarView 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. Remove from heat and keep covered until ready to serve.
2. While rice cooks, 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 the meat into pieces and continue cooking until no longer pink, 2-4 minutes more. If there’s excess grease, carefully pour it out.
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 the cooked green beans, sweet Thai chili sauce, 2½ tablespoons sweet soy glaze, 1 tablespoon butter and ½ teaspoon sugar to the pan with the beef. Cook, stirring, until the beef mixture is well coated, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in a squeeze of lime juice to taste.
6. Fluff the cooked 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 stir-fry. Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and chopped cilantro. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different protein instead of ground beef?

Yes, ground pork, chicken or turkey work well. You can also use crumbled tofu for a vegetarian option.

What can I substitute for sweet soy glaze?

Mix equal parts soy sauce and brown sugar or use teriyaki sauce as a substitute.

How do I make this dish gluten-free?

Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari and ensure the sweet chili sauce and crispy onions are gluten-free.