Sweet Chili Ground Beef and Edamame Rice Bowls

This ground beef bowl is a flavor-packed weeknight winner. Sweet Thai chili sauce and a savory soy glaze create an irresistible umami coating for the beef, while edamame adds a nutty pop of texture. Served over fluffy jasmine rice and finished with fresh cilantro and crispy fried onions, every bite is a balance of sweet, savory and crunchy.

Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings when you want a satisfying meal without the fuss. A squeeze of lime brightens the whole dish, making it feel fresh and vibrant. It’s a bowl that’s sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation.

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Ingredients

1 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

15 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce EdamameView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 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

0.5 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView 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 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. Quarter lime. Roughly chop cilantro.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground 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 to cook until beef is cooked through, 2-4 minutes more. If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.
4. To pan with beef, stir in edamame, chili sauce, sweet soy glaze, ¼ cup water, 1 tablespoon butter and ½ teaspoon sugar (for 4 servings: ⅓ cup water, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon sugar). Cook, stirring, until beef mixture is thoroughly coated, 1-2 minutes. If stir-fry seems dry, stir in splashes of water until desired consistency is reached. Remove from heat; stir in a squeeze of lime juice to taste.
5. Fluff rice with a fork; stir in 1 tablespoon butter (2 tablespoons for 4 servings) until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Divide rice between bowls; top with stir-fry. Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and cilantro. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different protein instead of ground beef?

Yes, ground turkey or chicken would work well. Adjust cooking time as needed to ensure it’s fully cooked.

Is there a substitute for sweet soy glaze?

You can mix 3 tablespoons soy sauce with 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey as a quick substitute.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the rice and beef stir-fry separately. Reheat gently and assemble just before serving.