Sweet Chili Beef & Green Bean Bowls
with Crispy Onions & Cilantro
- Soy
- Wheat
- Milk
Good news, friends: The path to sweet-and-savory dinner bliss is only 20 minutes away! In this recipe, ground beef and green beans are coated in a sumptuous sweet chili sauce, then topped with fresh cilantro and crispy fried onions. Everything comes together over a bed of fluffy rice. The results? A symphony of flavors and textures so delicious, you might just lick the plate.
Ingredients
¾ cup
Jasmine Rice
6 ounce
Green Beans
1 unit
Lime
¼ ounce
Cilantro
10 ounce
Ground Beef
4 tablespoon
Sweet Soy Glaze
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
1 ounce
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
(Contains: Soy)
1 unit
Crispy Fried Onions
(Contains: Wheat)
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon
Cooking Oil
2 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Salt
Pepper
½ teaspoon
Sugar
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
• Meanwhile, wash and dry produce. • Trim green beans if necessary; cut crosswise into 2-inch-long pieces. Quarter lime. Pick cilantro leaves from stems; roughly chop leaves.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add beef*; season with salt and pepper. Using a spatula, press into an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom, 3-4 minutes. • Break up meat into pieces and continue cooking until beef is cooked through, 2-4 minutes more. TIP: If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.
• While beef cooks, in a medium microwave-safe bowl, add green beans and a splash of water; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave until tender, 1-2 minutes. TIP: No microwave? No problem! Steam beans in a small pot with a splash of water until just tender, 5-7 minutes. • Carefully drain any excess water.
• To pan with beef, stir in cooked green beans, chili sauce, 2½ TBSP sweet soy glaze (be sure to measure), ½ tsp sugar, and 1 TBSP butter. (For 4 servings, use 5 TBSP sweet soy glaze, 1 tsp sugar, and 2 TBSP butter.) Cook, stirring, until beef mixture is thoroughly coated, 1-2 minutes. • Remove from heat and stir in a squeeze of lime juice to taste.
• Fluff rice with a fork; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper. • Divide rice between bowls and top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and chopped cilantro. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the sweet-and-savory combo, though some found it too sweet; adjusting sugar and sauces to taste is recommended.
- Ease of prep: Quick, simple, and beginner-friendly; most found it perfect for busy weeknights 🍲.
- Suggestions: Consider swapping green beans for broccoli or bell peppers; some prefer sliced beef over ground beef.
- Portions: Several wished for more sauce or a larger meat portion; adding extra veggies can bulk up the meal.
- Texture: Crispy onions add a delightful crunch; cook green beans longer for desired tenderness.
Reviews from our home cooks
I recently whipped up these sweet chili beef and green bean bowls and was blown away. Every bite was absolutely "delish ish"-the beef was tender and perfectly coated in a tangy, sweet chili sauce that elevated the crisp green beans to a whole new level. And the best part? It only took 20 minutes to make, making it an ideal option for a quick yet flavorful meal. Highly recommend giving this recipe a try for a speedy, satisfying dinner!
The sweet chili beef had such a good flavor and the crispy onion provided the perfect crunch!
I make a dish similar to the Sweet Chili Beef and Green Bean Bowl, so it's a family favorite when we order from HF. I love how convenient it is to have all the ingredients ready to go-it cooks up quickly and tastes delicious!
This was great! It was a straightforward cook and very similar to our favorite meal "Sweet Thai Chili Beef Bowl." Only one knock on the dish was HelloFresh's last minute ingredient change up; they substituted green onion for the cilantro. I think the cilantro would have been better.
This is a perfect dinner! It has a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and a little bit of crunch with the crispy onions and the slight snap of the green beans. I love all the textures and flavors in this.
My picky eater, Son, went out of his comfort zone to try this dish. It was fabulous. A larger portion of the French fried onions would be nice. We loved how it all came together with the sweet soy and chili sauce. The hit of the dish is the green beans! A new favorite!
The only reason the Sweet Chili Beef & Green Bean Bowl didn't get five stars is because the recipe called for too much butter. We could actually taste the butter, which isn't good in this type of dish.
The Sweet Chili Beef and Green Bean Bowls left me feeling full and satisfied. They were very quick and easy to prepare. The sweet chill beef came out more savory than sweet, but overall a 3/4 for me.
This was a great dish! My 5 y/o and my 8 y/o loved it, green beans and crunch onions (aka crunchies) and all! The package contained ingredients for 4 though I only used one packet of the sweet chili sauce and one packet of soy glaze and it was just as flavorful! I would recommend optional cookware: wok. I would prefer to use my wok to make this dish had it been noted as a possibility.
It was more sweet beef & green bean bowl than it was sweet CHILI. Honestly... it triggered a "sloppy-joe" memory. Still pretty good, but not as asian as I expected.
