Looking for a quick, easy, and utterly delicious meal that will satisfy the whole family? Look no further than this Easy Crispy Beef and Rice recipe! This dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, combining crispy, savory beef with fluffy rice and a tangy, sweet sauce. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner solution, ready in under 20 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients. The hoisin sauce adds a touch of sweetness and umami, while the garlic and coriander bring a fresh, aromatic element.
Choose your crispy beef spice level!
This recipe is a winner for several reasons. First, it’s incredibly versatile. You can easily adjust the spice level to your liking, add in your favorite vegetables, or swap out the beef for chicken or tofu. This dish is perfectly complimented by a large spoon of homemade chili crisp. Check out this recipe on how you can make your own. Mix it in while cooking the beef if your family can handle a bit of spice! The oil in the chili crisp will help make the beef extra crispy.
Make that beef sizzle!
The star of this dish is undoubtedly the crispy beef. The secret to achieving that perfect crispiness is to use a hot pan and not overcrowd it. Also try to buy regular beef mince instead of lean beef mince. The extra fat will assist with not letting the meat dry out. This allows the beef to sear properly and develop a beautiful golden crust. Make sure you don’t rush frying off the beef. Take it past the point you normally would with regular beef mince. The aim of the game is to make it crispy! Want to take it to the next level, consider throwing in a teaspoon or two of MSG. Completely optional, but you won’t be disappointed. Check out this blog post for more information about why MSG isn’t as bad as you’ve been told.
Served over a bed of fluffy rice and garnished with creamy mayo, fresh coriander, and crunchy crispy shallots, this Easy Crispy Beef and Rice is a true culinary delight. It’s a meal that’s both comforting and exciting, perfect for a busy weeknight or a casual weekend dinner. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Easy Crispy Beef and Rice
Looking for a quick, easy, and utterly delicious meal that will satisfy the whole family? Look no further than this Easy Crispy Beef and Rice recipe! This dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, combining crispy, savory beef with fluffy rice and a tangy, sweet sauce. It's the perfect weeknight dinner solution, ready in under 30 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Garnish
Instructions
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Heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add onion and cook for 1-2 minutes until it has slightly browned. Add beef mince and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and crispy.
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Stir in hoisin sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and coriander stems. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until sauce has become sticky. The beef should be pretty crispy at this point. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Serve beef mixture over a bed of cooked rice. Garnish with mayonnaise, fresh coriander leaves, cooked egg, and crispy shallots.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 480kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 21g33%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Protein 45g90%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Note 1: Avoid buying extra lean beef. It doesn't have enough fat to keep the meat from drying out when you're cooking it.
- Note 2: Cook your egg however you like. We've cooked ours for 8 minutes in boiling water, but a fried egg works well too!
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I used lean beef and it really didn’t work well. I should have listened