
This sizzling hoisin-infused beef bowl is a joy unparalleled. Simplicity is the winner here, with a garnish of mint and a squeeze of fresh lime being the crowning glory on this quick and easy weeknight winner. *Unfortunately, this week's Asian greens were in short supply, so we've replaced them with broccolini. Don't worry, the recipe will be just as delicious!*
2 clove
garlic
1 packet
basmati rice
1 unit
carrot
1 bunch
broccolini
1 unit
lime
1 bunch
mint
1 packet
hoisin sauce
(Contains: Soy; May be present: Eggs, Fish, Milk, Cashew, Almond, Sesame)
1 packet
beef mince
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk; )
1.5 cup
water (for the rice)
¼ tsp
salt
1 tbs
soy sauce
(Contains: Gluten, Soy; )
1 tbs
water (for the sauce)

Finely chop the garlic (or use a garlic press). In a medium saucepan, melt the butter with a dash of olive oil over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the basmati rice, water (for the rice) and the salt and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and keep covered until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 10 minutes.
TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam so don't peek!

Thinly slice the carrot (unpeeled) into half-moons. Cut the broccolini into 2cm pieces. Zest the lime to get a generous pinch, then slice into wedges. Pick and roughly chop the mint leaves.

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, water (for the sauce), hoisin sauce and a generous squeeze of lime juice. Set aside.

In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Add the carrot and broccolini and cook until just softened, 3-4 minutes. Add the lime zest and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.

Return the frying pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the beef mince and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 4-5 minutes. Add the hoisin sauce mixture and cook until fragrant and heated through, 1-2 minutes.

Divide the garlic rice, veggies and hoisin beef between bowls. Garnish with the mint and serve with any remaining lime wedges.