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title: Sweet Chili Beef & Green Bean Bowls
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/sweet-chili-beef-green-bean-bowls-619cff9451c0b06e8d3d4ddf
servings: 2
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Soy
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Easy Prep
  - Quick
  - Stir-fry
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 53500
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many love the sweet-and-savory combination, though some suggest reducing sugar or glaze for balance.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Praised for being a simple, stress-free 20-minute meal perfect for busy weeknights.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Stir%20Fry%20Recipes/sweet-chili-beef-green-bean-bowls.avif"
---
In a #small pot{}, combine @jasmine rice{1%cups}, 1¼ cups water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, ~{15%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Meanwhile, wash and dry produce. Trim @green beans{8%oz} if necessary and cut crosswise into 2-inch-long pieces. Quarter @lime{1%unit}. Pick leaves from @cilantro{2%tbsp} stems and roughly chop.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @ground beef{1%lb} and season with salt and pepper. Using a spatula, press into an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom, ~{3%minutes}. Break up meat into pieces and continue cooking until beef is cooked through, ~{2%minutes} more. [- - TIP: If there is excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.]

While beef cooks, in a #medium bowl{}, add green beans and a splash of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, ~{1%minutes}. [- - TIP: No microwave? No problem! Steam beans in a small pot with a splash of water until just tender, ~{5%minutes}.] Carefully drain any excess water.

To pan with beef, stir in cooked green beans, @sweet thai chili sauce{2%tbsp}, @sweet soy glaze{2½%tbsp} (be sure to measure), @sugar{½%tsp}, and 1 tbsp @butter{2%tbsp}. Cook, stirring, until beef mixture is thoroughly coated, ~{1%minutes}. Remove from heat and stir in a squeeze of lime juice to taste.

Fluff rice with a fork; stir in remaining butter. Season with salt and pepper. Divide rice between bowls and top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with @crispy fried onions{1%unit} and chopped cilantro. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.