This irresistible dish is not only quick to make but also packed with protein, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. The fresh chilli and ginger add a delightful kick, while the cucumber provides a cool, crisp contrast. It's so good, you'll want to make it every week!
5% fat
medium heat
light
uncooked
First, smash the small cucumber and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Slice 1 spring onion. In a bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, sliced spring onion, 1 tsp chilli flakes, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 2 tbsp sesame seeds. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated, then set aside.
Cook 250g of uncooked rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, set aside.
Finely chop the ½ onion, 3 cloves of garlic, 150g mushrooms, 1 fresh chilli, and 2 spring onions. Heat 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped onion to the pan and fry for 2 minutes until softened. Add the 700g beef mince and chopped mushrooms to the pan. Break up the mince with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Once the beef mince is browned, add the chopped garlic, 4 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce to the pan. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Continue to fry the beef mixture on high heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is looking caramelised. Stir in the chopped spring onion and fresh chilli.
Serve the sticky Asian beef and smashed cucumber salad alongside the cooked rice. Drizzle with any remaining sauce from the beef or cucumber salad.
For an extra kick, add a pinch of freshly grated ginger to the beef mixture along with the garlic.
If you prefer a less spicy dish, deseed the fresh chilli before chopping, or reduce the amount of chilli flakes in the salad.
This recipe is excellent for meal prepping. Store the beef, rice, and cucumber salad separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the beef and rice, and serve with the chilled salad.