10-Minute Salt and Pepper Beef Rice Bowl
A rapid, punchy skillet bowl featuring savory 5% lean beef mince seasoned with coarse black pepper, sea salt, garlic, and chilli paste over warm jasmine rice.
Prep
2 min
Cook
8 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
2 min
Cook
8 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Check labels on store-bought crispy onions to ensure they are certified gluten-free.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat…
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Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat…
Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat until very hot, about 1 minute.
Look for: very hot
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Add the 5% lean beef mince to…
Add the 5% lean beef mince to the dry skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula as it browns, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes until no pink remains.
Look for: no pink remains
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Turn the heat down to medium
Turn the heat down to medium, then stir in minced garlic clove, chilli paste, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Toss continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Heat the microwave jasmine rice according to…
Heat the microwave jasmine rice according to package directions, usually 60 to 90 seconds.
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Transfer the warm rice into a serving…
Transfer the warm rice into a serving bowl and top with the hot salt and pepper beef mince.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Finish by sprinkling gluten-free crispy fried onions…
Finish by sprinkling gluten-free crispy fried onions over the top for crunchy texture and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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