Sweet Chili Ground Beef Bowls

5 from 2 votes

Sweet Chili Ground Beef Bowls

These healthy sweet chili ground beef bowls feature a rice or quinoa base topped with a sweet and spicy beef and vegetable mixture. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, and flavour-packed!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Servings:

Calories: 574kcal

Author: Olivia Parsons

Ingredients

1½ cups white rice or quinoa dry measurement
2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 lb lean ground beef 454g
1 red bell pepper diced
1 230g package cremini mushrooms diced
3 cloves garlic minced

Sauce

¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
3 tablespoon sambal olek or chili garlic sauce
3 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon dried ginger
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Garnishes

1 bunch green onions sliced
1 red chili pepper sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 teaspoon of sesame oil to brown the ground beef.
When the beef is nearly cooked through, add the chopped peppers and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring often. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Pour the sauce into the skillet, stirring to heat and thicken the mixture. Cook for about 2 minutes.
Plate the rice or quinoa topped with the sweet chili beef mixture. Garnish with sliced red chilis, scallions, and sesame seeds!

Notes

You can use any base you want for these beef bowls. White rice, quinoa, brown rice, lettuce, rice noodles, etc.
Use gluten free soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos if required.
Storage: Cool rice and beef completely. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition facts are an estimate.

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