Description
This Teriyaki Beef Bowls recipe features tender ground beef cooked in a savory homemade teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy rice and topped with steamed vegetables. A quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
For Serving
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 cups steamed broccoli or mixed vegetables
Instructions
- Prepare Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, cornstarch, and rice vinegar until smooth. Set aside for later use.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula for 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat to keep the dish light.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet with the beef and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant to elevate the flavor.
- Combine Sauce with Beef: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the beef.
- Assemble Bowls: Spoon the teriyaki beef mixture over bowls filled with cooked rice. Top with steamed broccoli or mixed vegetables. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve: Serve the bowls hot for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, substitute rice with cauliflower rice.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef for a leaner dish.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste if you prefer a less salty sauce.
- Steamed vegetables can be substituted with your favorite vegetables, such as snap peas or carrots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
