Description
These Teriyaki Beef Bowls are a delicious and satisfying meal that comes together quickly on a busy weeknight. Savory ground beef cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce, served over steamed rice and veggies, makes for a flavorful Asian-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Teriyaki Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup steamed broccoli or stir-fry vegetables
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil: In a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook ground beef: Until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add garlic and ginger: Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes: Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add cornstarch slurry: Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
- To serve: Spoon rice into bowls, top with teriyaki beef and steamed vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Add shredded carrots or edamame for more color and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
