Asian Beef Rice Bowl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Rice base
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2 cups (400 g) pre-cooked white or brown rice
→ Beef and veggies
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1 lb (450 g) beef (flank steak, sirloin, or ground)
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2 bell peppers (choose your favorite colors), thinly sliced
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1 small onion, cut into thin slices
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
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1 tablespoon minced ginger (optional)
→ Sauce mix
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1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce, low sodium if desired
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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1 teaspoon sugar or honey, whichever you like
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1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional for heat)
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1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken or beef broth
→ Toppings
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Green onion slices
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Toasted sesame seeds
# Instructions:
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If using a steak, slice it thinly across the grain. Skip this step for ground beef.
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Combine all the sauce ingredients—soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, chili flakes (if you'd like), and broth—in a small bowl. Stir until blended and keep it aside.
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Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat, then add 1 tablespoon of oil. Toss in the beef and cook until browned—3-4 minutes for slices or 5-6 minutes for ground. Take it out of the pan and set it aside.
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Use the same pan and add the rest of the oil. Stir in the garlic, ginger (if using), onion, and bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until veggies still have a bit of crunch.
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Put the beef back in the skillet and pour the sauce over it. Stir everything so the sauce coats well. Let it bubble for 2-3 minutes so it gets slightly thicker.
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Spoon the rice into bowls, topping each with the beef and veggie mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions to finish.
# Notes:
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Want to switch it up? Sub out the beef for tofu, shrimp, or chicken.
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Throw in veggies like broccoli, mushrooms, or snap peas if you'd like more flavor and nutrition.
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Make the sauce thicker by mixing 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water, and adding that while it's simmering.