Crispy Beef and Rice Broth Bowls

About This Recipe

Caramelized ground beef and steamed rice with a spicy peanut and coconut broth.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground Beef (96/4)
• ¼ cup (72g) Hoisin Sauce
• ¼ cup (60g) Rice Vinegar
• ¼ cup (60g) Coconut Aminos (or low sodium soy sauce)
• 2 teaspoons Chinese Five Spice
• 8 Frozen Crushed Garlic Cubes (or 8 cloves garlic, crushed)
• 4 Frozen Crushed Ginger Cubes (or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, crushed)
• ½ cup Water
• 3 cups Trader Joe's Miso Ginger Broth (or any broth)
• 1 can (15 oz) Reduced Fat Coconut Milk
• 2 Tablespoons (32g) Peanut Butter
• ¼ cup (60g) Sriracha (reduce to 1-2 tablespoons for spice sensitive )
• 2 bags (10 oz each) Frozen Steamed Jasmine Rice (or 4 cups steamed rice)
• Cucumber, Chives or Scallions, Toasted Sesame Seeds, and Limes

Instructions

1. Make the broth. Add the broth, coconut milk, peanut butter, and sriracha to a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk everything together and heat until the broth begins to bubble before reducing the heat to low. Simmer until ready to serve. Salt to taste before serving.
2. Make the crispy beef. Brown the ground beef for 2-3 minutes per side in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. You want lots of crispy bits on both sides before breaking the beef apart with a spatula and fully cooking. Mix the remaining beef ingredients together before adding to the fully cooked beef. Stir everything together and cook for another 4-5 minutes without stirring until the liquid fully reduces and begins to caramelize on the bottom.
3. Serve. Microwave the bags of frozen rice or prepare your choice of steamed rice. To make 6 servings, add ⅔ cup of steamed rice (⅓ a bag of frozen steamed rice), 4 oz (112g) of the crispy beef, and about ¾ cup (180g) of the broth to each bowl.
4. Garnish with diced seedless cucumber, fresh herbs, toasted sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.