Simple Asian Crispy Minced Beef

This easy Asian crispy minced beef is a quick and simple dish that packs serious flavour for minimal effort – it’s the best way to enjoy an Asian dinner without breaking the bank. Ready in under 30 minutes, you’ll be able to turn your ordinary weeknight meal into something special with this delicious recipe.

Healthy Minced Beef Meal

Minced beef, often referred to as ground beef, is a versatile ingredient that can be incorporated into a variety of healthy dishes. When choosing minced beef for your meals, opt for lean or extra-lean varieties, which contain less fat and fewer calories than regular minced beef.

Minced Beef Dish With Rice

Asian crispy minced beef and vegetables served with rice is a delightful dish that brings together the best of Asian flavours with a comforting, hearty base. The beef is first fried with ginger, garlic and honey until cooked, then topped with the lime juice dressing to bring it alive!

This dish includes finely chopped vegetables like bell peppers and broccoli for added crunch and nutritional value. Garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish is not just a feast for the palate but also a visually appealing meal.

Ingredients

• 2 Cloves of Garlic (Finely chopped)
• 5 cm Ginger (Finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
• 300 g Minced Beef
• 1 Broccoli (Florets)
• 1 Red Bell Pepper (Chopped)
• 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
• 1 tsp Runny Honey
• ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 2 Limes (Juiced)
• 1½ tsp Soy Sauce

How to Make Asian Crispy Minced Beef Dish

• Dry fry the sesame seeds in a frying pan on medium heat until golden and toasted. Remove and set aside.
• Put the sesame oil in the frying pan on medium to high heat and add the minced beef breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, followed by the ginger, garlic and honey. Fry for 5 minutes to crisp up.
• Add the broccoli and red pepper and stir through. Cook for another 5 – 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, juice the limes and add the soy sauce and cayenne pepper to the juice.
• Serve the minced beef with a bed of rice and splash some of the juice on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, and enjoy!

Leftovers

Storing leftovers is simple and ensures you can enjoy this delicious dish again. Allow the leftovers to cool completely at room temperature, but for no longer than two hours to ensure food safety.

Once cooled, transfer it into airtight containers or resealable plastic bags. If you’re storing rice with the beef, be sure it’s also cooled completely before storage. Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

For longer storage, freeze the leftovers. Frozen minced beef can last up to 2-3 months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then heat in a pan over medium heat until warmed through.