Crispy Chilli Beef Rice
This crispy chilli beef rice is a quick weeknight supper featuring minced beef, a sweet-spicy sauce, and leftover rice, ready in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 300 g 5% fat beef mince Lean mince keeps the dish light; if very lean, add 1 tsp neutral oil.
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 20 ml dark soy sauce Saltier and darker than regular soy; for gluten-free, use tamari instead.
- 15 ml sriracha Adjust to taste for heat.
- 10 g tomato puree Concentrated flavor and body.
- 20 g honey Balances heat; use maple for vegan option.
- 250 g cooked rice Day-old fridge rice fries best.
Optional Toppings
- sliced spring onion
- sesame seeds
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic so they’re ready to go; mise en place speeds everything up.
- Heat a wide frying pan over medium heat. If your mince is very lean, add 1 tsp neutral oil.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook 1–2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook another 1–2 minutes until fragrant — don’t let it burn.
Cooking
- Add the beef mince, breaking it up with a spatula. Keep the pan over medium-high heat and stir occasionally until the liquid evaporates and the beef starts to brown and crisp at the edges (about 5–7 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk together dark soy sauce, sriracha, tomato puree, honey, and a splash (about 1 tbsp) of water until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the beef, lower the heat slightly, and cook 1–3 minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy. Stir so everything is evenly coated.
- Add the cooked rice, turning and tossing to break up any clumps and to heat the rice through. Cook 2–3 minutes until rice is steaming and well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning — add a pinch of salt if needed or more sriracha for heat. Serve topped with sliced spring onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if you like.
Notes
Best enjoyed straight from the pan with a simple cucumber salad or steamed greens. For a heartier meal, top with a soft-fried egg.