Golden Sweet Thai Chili Sauce &Amp; Green Beans Supper with Weeknight Comfort

This Sweet Chili Beef and Green Bean Rice Bowl is the ultimate quick dinner solution. In just 20 minutes, you can have a flavorful, satisfying meal on the table. Ground beef and crisp-tender green beans are coated in a luscious sweet chili sauce, then topped with crunchy fried onions and fresh cilantro. Served over fluffy jasmine rice, every bite is a perfect balance of sweet, savory and crunchy.

Whether you’re looking for a busy weeknight rescue or a fun twist on your dinner rotation, this bowl delivers. The combination of textures and bold flavors will make it a family favorite. Plus, it comes together with minimal effort and cleanup!

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Ingredients

1 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

20 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

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. In a small pot, combine the jasmine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings) and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off the heat until ready to serve.
2. Meanwhile, wash and dry the produce. Trim the green beans if necessary and cut them crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Quarter the lime. Pick the cilantro leaves from the stems and roughly chop them.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Press the beef into an even layer with a spatula and cook undisturbed until browned on the bottom, 3-4 minutes. Then break the meat into pieces and continue cooking until no longer pink, 2-4 minutes more. If there is excess grease, carefully pour it out.
4. While the beef cooks, place the 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 the green beans in a small pot with a splash of water until just tender, 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess water.
5. To the pan with the beef, add the cooked green beans, sweet Thai chili sauce, 2½ tablespoons sweet soy glaze, 1 tablespoon butter and ½ teaspoon sugar (for 4 servings: 5 tablespoons sweet soy glaze, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon sugar). Cook, stirring, until the beef mixture is thoroughly 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 (2 tablespoons for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper. Divide the rice between bowls and top with the 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 would work well. Adjust cooking time as needed to ensure the meat is fully cooked.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

While best enjoyed fresh, you can prepare the rice and stir-fry separately and reheat gently. Add the crispy onions and cilantro just before serving to maintain crunch.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

The sweet soy glaze contains wheat, so it is not gluten-free. For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos and a gluten-free sweet chili sauce.