A while ago I asked the question, “Do you use the oven in the summer or avoid it? Would you be open to it if the recipe is a one-and-done sheet pan recipe?” I was happy to see that many of you still use the oven all summer long! Sheet pan recipes are so easy, they make the heat worth it! Today we have a very simple, oh-so-easy sheet pan dinner! This has become a new go-to since many of my brothers have been in town on and off this month. They’re loving the beef recipes! The idea was to create a spicy beef bowl with my favorite chili crisp butter. It’s so yummy! The beef is a bit more spicy with less sweetness and lots of garlic. I cooked it quick – at a high temperature – in the oven with a side of zucchini and mini bell peppers.
The details
Step 1: season the beef Working on a sheet pan, toss cubes of beef with a bit of arrowroot powder. This helps the beef crisp. Then add chili paste, tamari, and oil. On the other side of the pan, toss the zucchini and peppers with oil, salt, and pepper. Step 2: bake Roast everything at a super high temp. This cooks the beef just perfectly and allows it to get a good crispness. It also allows the veggies to cook long enough to get a nice little char on them. They turn out really delicious! Step 3: make the chili butter For the chili crisp butter, make sure it’s a high-quality grass-fed butter for best flavor. I love Straus Organic European Butter or Maple Farms Organic Butter. Then just cook the garlic and chili flakes in the butter until golden and crisp. Next, mix in some sesame seeds at the end. I make this sauce weekly. It’s a favorite with everyone! Toss the beef with some of the chili butter. Then, mix 1-2 tablespoons of chili butter with some mayo for a spicy mayo topping. Yum!’ Step 4: finish it up Spoon steamed rice into bowls. Then top with beef, zucchini, and peppers. Serve topped with lots of Thai basil or cilantro and green onions. Then add that spicy mayo and chili sauce. Enjoy immediately…and that’s it! This takes less than an hour to make and it’s not only delicious but fun! All those fresh herbs really make a difference. Looking for other quick weeknight dinners? Here are some favorites: Coconut Popcorn Chicken with Sweet Thai Chili Lime Sauce 30 Minute Sticky Thai Meatballs with Sesame Noodles Better Than Takeout Sweet Thai Basil Chicken Chili Crisp Chicken Mango Cucumber Rice Bowl Lastly, if you make this Sheet Pan Chili Crisp Beef Zucchini Rice Bowls, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
