Teriyaki Beef Bowl (Printable)

Tender beef in sweet teriyaki sauce with vegetables over steamed rice

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 1.1 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
03 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Teriyaki Sauce

04 - 1/3 cup soy sauce
05 - 1/4 cup mirin
06 - 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
07 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
10 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

→ Vegetables

11 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
12 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
13 - 5 oz broccoli florets
14 - 2 spring onions, sliced, plus extra for garnish
15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

→ Rice

16 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

# How-To:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in cornstarch slurry and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
02 - Toss sliced beef with 1 tablespoon cornstarch until evenly coated.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, add carrots, bell pepper, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until just tender.
05 - Return beef to skillet, pour teriyaki sauce over, and toss everything to coat evenly. Heat through for 1 minute.
06 - Divide hot rice among bowls and top with beef and vegetable mixture. Garnish with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: Ready to serve in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings.
  • Customizable: Easily adapted with different proteins like chicken or tofu and extra vegetables.
  • Better Than Takeout: A homemade sauce with fresh garlic and ginger provides a superior flavor to store-bought versions.
  • Nutritious: Packed with 30g of protein and a variety of fresh vegetables like broccoli and bell peppers.
02 -
  • Texture: Tossing the beef in cornstarch before frying helps create a slight crust that holds onto the sauce better.
  • Efficiency: Prep all vegetables and the sauce slurry before turning on the heat, as stir-frying happens very quickly.
  • Allergens: Always check ingredient labels; this dish contains soy, wheat (in soy sauce), and sesame.
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