Firecracker Beef with Rice
Firecracker Beef is a spicy, sweet, high protein beef mince dish cooked in a sticky chilli sauce with tender vegetables, finished with fresh garnishes.
Equipment
- 1 Large Frying Pan
- 1 Wooden Spoon
- 1 Garlic Crusher
- 1 Sharp Knife
- Chopping Board
Ingredients
Mince
- 1 medium Onion diced
- 2 Garlic Cloves diced
- 500 g 5% Fat Free Beef Mince
- 1 Bell Pepper diced
- 200 g Tenderstem Broccoli
- Low-calorie Cooking Spray
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Ginger Purée
- ½ tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp Mixed Herbs
- 1 tsp All Purpose Seasoning
- 4 tbsp Sriracha
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Chilli Flakes to taste
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
Per Serving
- 150 g Basmati Rice (cooked)
- Spring onions garnish
- Red Chillies garnish
Instructions
Cook the Mince
- Spray a large frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Add the mince to the pan, breaking it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, ensuring the meat is fully cooked through.
Make the Sauce
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the sesame oil, ginger purée, sriracha, honey, light soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chilli flakes. Stir well until the beef is evenly coated.
- Add the tender stem broccoli and red pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring regularly, until the vegetables are tender with a slight bite and the sauce has thickened.
- Cook the rice according to packet instructions. Place the rice in a bowl or plate, top with a portion of the firecracker beef, and garnish with spring onion and red chilli.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional values include the rice portion listed in the ingredients. Adjust rice quantity if serving differently.
Adjust chilli levels to suit heat preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 60.4gProtein: 35gFat: 8.3g