Firecracker Crispy Beef Rice Bowl
Firecracker Crispy Beef Rice Bowl
Ingredients
For the Firecracker Sauce
- 1/4 cup Sriracha
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
For the Crispy Beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat, optional)
For Serving
- 2 cups white rice, cooked
- 4 cups broccoli florets, steamed or roasted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- as needed Sriracha, for drizzling
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Firecracker Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the Sriracha and soy sauce. Whisk until thoroughly mixed and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced yellow onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Brown Beef Mince: Add the ground beef to the pan with the sautéed onions. Break up the beef with a spoon and cook until it is browned all over, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger into the browned beef mixture. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add Firecracker Sauce and Chili: Pour the prepared firecracker sauce over the beef mixture. Add the sliced red chili. Stir to combine everything well.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Caramelize the Beef: Increase the heat to high and continue to cook the beef mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes. The sauce will reduce, and the beef will start to caramelize and become super nice and crispy.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Assemble the Bowl: Divide the cooked white rice among four serving bowls. Top each with a generous portion of the crispy firecracker beef. Add a side of steamed or roasted broccoli to each bowl.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Garnish: Drizzle additional Sriracha over the beef, if desired. Garnish with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Firecracker Crispy Beef Rice Bowl
For the Firecracker Sauce
- 1/4 cup Sriracha
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
For the Crispy Beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat, optional)
For Serving
- 2 cups white rice, cooked
- 4 cups broccoli florets, steamed or roasted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- as needed Sriracha, for drizzling
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Firecracker Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the Sriracha and soy sauce. Whisk until thoroughly mixed and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced yellow onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Brown Beef Mince: Add the ground beef to the pan with the sautéed onions. Break up the beef with a spoon and cook until it is browned all over, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger into the browned beef mixture. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add Firecracker Sauce and Chili: Pour the prepared firecracker sauce over the beef mixture. Add the sliced red chili. Stir to combine everything well.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Caramelize the Beef: Increase the heat to high and continue to cook the beef mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes. The sauce will reduce, and the beef will start to caramelize and become super nice and crispy.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Assemble the Bowl: Divide the cooked white rice among four serving bowls. Top each with a generous portion of the crispy firecracker beef. Add a side of steamed or roasted broccoli to each bowl.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Garnish: Drizzle additional Sriracha over the beef, if desired. Garnish with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min