Description
This Crispy Chilli Beef Fried Rice is a quick, protein-packed dinner ready in just 10–15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines savory beef, flavorful veggies, and a spicy-sweet sauce for an irresistible dish.
Ingredients
- 300g 5% fat beef mince
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 20ml dark soy sauce
- 15ml sriracha
- 10g tomato puree
- 20g honey
- 250g cooked rice
- Optional toppings: sliced spring onion, sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Prep the vegetables by chopping the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
2. Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the onion and bell pepper for 1–2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the beef mince to the pan and cook, stirring, until the liquid evaporates and the beef is browned.
4. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sriracha, tomato puree, honey, and a splash of water. Mix well.
5. Pour the sauce into the pan with the beef and cook until the mixture thickens.
6. Stir in the cooked rice and mix well until evenly coated and heated through.
7. Serve topped with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Adjust the sriracha amount based on your preferred spice level.
Add extra vegetables such as peas, carrots, or zucchini for more nutrients.
For extra crunch, garnish with crushed peanuts or crispy fried onions.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat in a skillet for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Half recipe
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 60mg