Description
This Crispy Beef Rice Bowl recipe is a delicious and quick meal option, perfect for busy weeknights. The savory and slightly sweet flavors of the crispy beef pair perfectly with the fresh vegetables and fluffy rice, creating a satisfying and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Bowl:
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Create the Slurry: In another bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set both mixtures aside.
- Cook the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add ground beef, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Sauces: Add the prepared sauce mixture to the beef and stir to coat. Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened and glossy.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with crispy beef, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and green onions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve warm.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with sriracha or spicy mayo.
- Variations: Use jasmine or brown rice, and add sautéed spinach or edamame for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
