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Smoky Beef and Bean Rice Bowls with Lime and Spring Onion

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Smoky beef and bean rice bowls with peas, spring onions, and a soy-lime finish for a fast family dinner.

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35 min600 kcal4 base servingsEasyBalancedWeeknight
ContainsGluten, Soya
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Focus ingredients: beef mince, beans

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Serving tip: Keep chilli sauce on the table for adults while the base bowl stays family-friendly.

Beef Bean Rice Bowls plated and ready to serve.

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Ingredients

What you need

  • 250g rice
  • 400g beef mince
  • 1 tin kidney beans
  • 1 bunch spring onions
  • 150g peas
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

You'll also need

pan, pot

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps
  1. Beef Bean Rice Bowls cooking step 1: Get prepped.
    Step 1

    Cook the rice

    Rinse the rice, then cook it in simmering water with a pinch of salt for 12-15 minutes until tender. Drain and let it steam dry for 1 minute.

    15 min
  2. Beef Bean Rice Bowls cooking step 2: Start cooking.
    Step 2

    Prep the topping

    Drain and rinse the kidney beans, finely slice the spring onions and measure out the peas. Keep the beef mince chilled and break it up with a spoon as it cooks.

  3. Beef Bean Rice Bowls cooking step 3: Build the flavour.
    Step 3

    Start the pan

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a wide frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the beef mince for 5-8 minutes until browned at the edges and piping hot.

    8 min
  4. Beef Bean Rice Bowls cooking step 4: Bring it together.
    Step 4

    Cook the vegetables

    Add kidney beans, spring onions and peas and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright and just tender.

    4 min
  5. Beef Bean Rice Bowls cooking step 5: Finish the dish.
    Step 5

    Gloss with sauce

    Stir in smoked paprika and soy sauce and a splash of water if needed. Bubble for 2 minutes until glossy, then taste before adding extra salt and finish with black pepper.

    2 min
  6. Beef Bean Rice Bowls cooking step 6: Serve.
    Step 6

    Serve the bowls

    Spoon the rice into bowls, top with the hot filling, and squeeze over lime. Scatter over any spring onions, herbs, or fresh finish.