Beef Rice Bowl
A teriyaki beef rice bowl — sweet-savory glazed beef strips over jasmine rice with steamed vegetables and a drizzle of extra sauce. The Asian fast-casual bowl that's faster at home than ordering takeout.
Prep Time
13 min
Cook Time
23 min
Servings
6
Calories
623 cal
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- Rice2 ¼ cups
- Beef600 g
- Bell Pepper1 ½
- Cherry Tomato1 ½
- Spinach3 cups
- Soy Sauce3 tbsp
- Garlic4 ½ cloves
- Spring Onion1 ½
- Sesame Oil1 ½
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Rice2.25 cups
- Beef600 g
- Bell Pepper1.5
- Cherry Tomato1.5
- Spinach3 cups
- Soy Sauce3 tbsp
- Garlic4.5 cloves
- Spring Onion1.5
- Sesame Oil1.5
Instructions
- 1
Cook 1.5 cups of jasmine rice in 2.25 cups water with 1 teaspoon salt (boil, cover, simmer 18 minutes, rest 10). Or use 4 cups leftover rice.
- 2
Slice 1.5 lb of beef sirloin or flank steak against the grain into thin strips. Marinate 15 minutes: 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- 3
Make the teriyaki sauce: whisk ⅓ cup soy sauce, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water. Bring to a simmer; whisk until thickened (1-2 minutes). Set aside.
- 4
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet over the highest heat. Cook the beef in batches in a single layer for 90 seconds per side. Pour half the teriyaki sauce over the cooked beef, toss for 60 seconds to glaze.
- 5
Steam 4 cups of broccoli florets or sliced bell peppers for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- 6
Build the bowls: rice on the bottom, glazed beef on one side, steamed vegetables on the other. Drizzle extra teriyaki sauce. Top with toasted sesame seeds, sliced scallions, and pickled ginger. Serve immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Slice against the grain. Critical for tender beef. Cutting with the grain gives chewy strips.
- 2.Velvet with cornstarch. The marinade creates the silky coating that keeps beef tender.
- 3.Make extra sauce. Half for the beef, half for drizzling over the bowl. Don't be stingy.
- 4.Crisp-tender vegetables. Stop at fork-tender with still-bright color.
🔬 Why It Works
Beef teriyaki bowls work because the sweet-savory glaze creates a flavor bridge between the beef and the rice. Every bite has all three elements: glazed beef, neutral rice base, fresh vegetables. The cornstarch in both the marinade (velveting) and the sauce (thickening) gives the right texture throughout. Steamed vegetables provide color, fiber, and freshness against the rich beef.
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