This Thai Style Beef Bowl is a crowd pleaser and is one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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1 unit(s)
Bell Pepper
(May contain Celery)
240 grams
British Beef Mince
150 grams
Jasmine Rice
1 sachet(s)
Thai Style Spice Blend
(Contains Sesame)
80 grams
Mangetout
½ unit(s)
Lime
50 grams
Ketjap Manis
(Contains Soya)
15 milliliter(s)
Rice Vinegar
300 milliliter(s)
Water for the Rice
75 milliliter(s)
Water for the Beef
Halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 4-5 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
While the beef cooks, pour the water for the rice (see pantry for amount) into a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
Stir in the rice and 1/4 tsp salt and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid.
Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).
Once the mince is browned, drain and discard any excess fat. Lower the heat, then add the sliced pepper to the pan. Cook until softened, 6-8 mins, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the Thai style spice blend (careful, it's hot - add less if you'd prefer things milder), then add the water for the beef (see pantry for amount) and mangetout.
Simmer until the liquid has reduced by half and the mangetout are tender, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
While everything cooks, zest and halve the lime (see ingredients for amount).
When the beef is ready, stir through the ketjap manis and rice vinegar. Simmer the sauce until slightly thickened, 2-3 mins.
Squeeze in half the lime juice. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
Fluff up the rice with a fork and stir through the lime zest.
Share the zesty rice between your bowls and top with the beef stir-fry.
Cut the remaining lime into wedges and serve alongside for squeezing over.
Enjoy!