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22 title: Asian-Style Beef Bowls with Rice
33 servings: 3
4-changelog: Initial version. Untested in kitchen.
4+changelog: After first cook: carrots 1 -> 2, added white cabbage (quarter head, shredded, stir-fried through). Added cucumber quick pickle as side dish — made right after rice starts. Edamame now optional and spec'd as shelled. Note added to portion the 500g pack and freeze the rest.
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77 Bring @vegetable broth{300%ml} to a boil in a small #pot{}. Add @basmati rice{150%g} and a pinch of @salt{}, cover, reduce to lowest heat, and cook ~{12%minutes}. Remove from heat and rest covered ~{5%minutes}.
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9+Make the quick pickle. Slice @cucumber{1} into thin rounds or half-moons and place in a bowl. Whisk together @rice vinegar{30%ml}, @sugar{5%g}, and @salt{2%g}. Pour over cucumber and toss to coat. Set aside — it needs at least ~{15%minutes} to pickle. Add a pinch of chili flakes for adults if you like.
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911 Heat @olive oil{15%ml} in a large #pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @beef mince{375%g}(lean Rinderhack), break up with a spoon, and cook ~{5%minutes} until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
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1113 Push the beef to one side. Add @garlic cloves{3}(minced) and @ginger{15%g}(fresh, grated) to the cleared spot. Cook ~{30%seconds}, then stir through the beef.
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15+Add @white cabbage{250%g}(quarter head, finely shredded) and @carrots{2}(finely grated). Stir through the beef and cook ~{4%minutes} until cabbage is wilted and just tender.
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1317 Stir in @soy sauce{45%ml}, @hoisin sauce{15%ml}, @honey{15%ml}, @sesame oil{5%ml}, and @rice vinegar{5%ml}. Cook ~{2%minutes} until everything is coated and saucy.
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15-Stir in @carrot{1}(medium, finely grated) and @edamame{80%g}(frozen, thawed — or frozen peas). Cook ~{2%minutes}.
19+Serve over rice. Top with @spring onions{2}(sliced) and sesame seeds for adults. Sriracha on the side for adults. Cucumber pickle alongside.
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17-Serve over rice. Top with @spring onions{2}(sliced) and sesame seeds for adults. Sriracha on the side for adults.
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19--- For Cozy: plain rice with beef and sauce (not spicy). Finely grated carrot disappears into the beef. Edamame or peas on the side. Cucumber slices alongside.
21+-- Optional: stir in @edamame{80%g}(shelled, frozen, thawed) with the cabbage and carrot. Rewe may only carry whole edamame (in pod) — look for geschälte Edamame or check the frozen aisle. Can also serve on the side as a snack for Cozy.
22+-- For Cozy: plain rice with beef and veg. Grated carrot and cabbage disappear into the beef. Pickle on the side (mild — no chili). Edamame on the side if using.
23+-- Beef: mince usually comes in 500g packs. Weigh out 375g and freeze the rest flat in a bag for next time.
2024 -- Hoisin: available at most Rewe stores near Asian sauces. Substitute: 1 extra tbsp soy sauce plus 2 g sugar.
21--- Calories: about 700 kcal per adult portion, about 390 kcal for Cozy.
25+-- Calories: about 680 kcal per adult portion, about 380 kcal for Cozy.
2226 -- Leftovers: excellent cold the next day over rice or in a wrap.
23--- DGE: grated carrot, edamame, and cucumber push toward a reasonable vegetable load. Lean beef used sparingly fits the one-quarter animal foods guidance.
27+-- DGE: cabbage, carrot, cucumber pickle, and optional edamame give a solid vegetable load. Lean beef at 375g for 3 fits the one-quarter animal foods guidance.