Easy Beef Bowl Recipe
The Beef Bowl is a versatile and satisfying dish with plenty of room for creativity. Feel free to customize your ground beef rice bowl to your taste preferences and dietary needs.
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 red onion (finely sliced)
- 1 cucumber
- 1 carrot
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 inch raw ginger (grated)
- 1 baby bok choy
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- Salt and Pepper
- Sesame seeds
- Soy & sesame mayo
Heat a 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium-size pot, over high heat. Add the ginger, cook for 1 minute. Add 1 1/2 cups of water the rice, season with salt, and cook covered with a lid for 10-12 minutes. Let rest for another 10 minutes without opening the lid.
In a small bowl mix the white vinegar with 1 tablespoon of water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Add the finely sliced onion. Set aside.
Grate the carrot. Cut the bok choy to half-inch pieces, and the cucumber to half moons.
In a large pan heat up a tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the minced garlic for 1 minute. Add the ground beef. Cook until browned.
Add the carrot and bok choy. Cook for 2-3 minutes and add the hoisin sauce. Cook for 1 more minute.
Build your bowl. Start with the rice, top with the beef, cucumber and pickled red onion. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, and drizzle with soy mayo.
- Season the ground beef with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. You can also add minced garlic and ginger for extra flavor.
- Opt for lean ground beef (usually 90% lean or higher) to minimize excess fat and grease in your dish.
- Sautéing aromatics like garlic in a bit of oil until they become translucent and fragrant provides a flavorful base for your dish.
- Customize your beef bowl with garnishes like sliced green onions, pickled ginger, nori (seaweed), sesame seeds, or a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven-spice blend) for added flavor and texture.
- Taste your beef mixture as you go along and adjust the seasoning to achieve a well-balanced combination of salty, sweet, and savory flavors.
- While the classic beef rice bowl is a favorite, you can also experiment with different toppings and variations like "Gyudon" (thinly sliced beef bowl) or "Buta-don" (pork rice bowl) for variety.
- Feel free to add vegetables like steamed broccoli, sautéed mushrooms, or sliced bell peppers to enhance the nutritional value and flavor of your beef rice bowl.