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Sticky Sesame Lemon Beef

Sticky Sesame Lemon Beef

with Bacon, Egg & Veggie Fried Rice
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
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Protein
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52.8g protein
Preparation Time
: 
30 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Eggs
  • Soy
  • Sesame
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Gluten
  • Peanuts
  • Wheat
  • Almond
  • Brazil nut
  • Traces of Cashew
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Pine Nut
  • Pistachio
  • Pecan
  • Walnut
  • Sesame
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1 bag

herbs

1

carrot

1 bag

green beans

1 clove

garlic

½

lemon

1 packet

diced bacon

(May be present: Soy, Milk.)

1 packet

microwavable basmati rice

(Contains: Soy;)

1 packet

sesame seeds

(Contains: Sesame; May be present: Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Pecan, Walnut.)

1 packet

beef strips

1 packet

cornflour

(May be present: Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Walnut.)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1

egg

(Contains: Eggs;)

3 tbs

honey

1 tbs

soy sauce (for the rice)

1 tbs

soy sauce (for the chicken)

(Contains: Gluten, Soy;)

Energy (kJ)2709 kJ
Fat21 g
of which saturates5.9 g
Carbohydrate58.6 g
of which sugars8.7 g
Protein52.8 g
Sodium1264 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
•Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

Roughly chop herbs. Finely chop carrot. Trim green beans and roughly chop. Finely chop garlic. Slice lemon into wedges.

2
2

In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add herbs, then crack egg into pan and scramble until cooked through, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate.

3
3

Return frying pan to high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook diced bacon, carrot and green beans, breaking up bacon with a spoon, until golden, 5-7 minutes. Stir in microwaveable basmati rice, garlic and the soy sauce (for the rice). Cook until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Return scrambled egg to pan, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.

4
4

In a small bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce (for the chicken), sesame seeds and juice from the lemon wedges. In a medium bowl combine cornflour and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Add beef strips, tossing to coat.

5
5

Wipe out frying pan and return to high heat with a generous drizzle of olive oil. When oil is hot, dust off any excess flour from beef. Cook beef in batches, tossing, until browned and cooked through, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Return all beef to pan. Add sauce mixture and cook, tossing, until coated and heated through, 1-2 minutes.

6
6

Divide bacon, egg and veggie fried rice between bowls. Top with sticky sesame lemon chicken. Spoon over sauce from pan to serve.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the dish, praising the sticky meat and crunchy sesame seeds. Some found it needed extra seasoning, suggesting more soy sauce or a plum sauce alternative.
  • Ease of prep: While some found it quick and easy, others noted it was time-consuming with many steps. The microwavable rice made for convenient fried rice.
  • Suggestions: Several preferred chicken over beef for this recipe. Adding sesame oil, ginger paste, or extra veggies can boost flavour and nutrition.
  • Leftovers: The dish made great leftovers, perfect for lunch the next day.
  • Portions: Some found it very filling, with enough for leftovers.
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