Beef Bowls Recipe

Overhead shot of a homemade beef bowl recipe with ground beef, rice, and vegetables served in a white bowl on a white kitchen counter.

A quick and flavorful beef bowls recipe made with ground beef, rice, and veggies. Ready in under 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Japanese, Korean

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Resting Time: 2

Total Time: 17

Servings: bowls

Calories: 420kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 Large heavy-bottomed skillet or wok For cooking beef and vegetables
1 Sharp Chef’s Knife For slicing onions and chopping garnishes
1 Wooden spoon or spatula For stirring and breaking beef apart
2–3 Small mixing bowls For sauce prep
1 Rice cooker (optional) For perfect rice cooking
4 Serving Bowls For plating

Ingredients

1 lb Ground beef (80/20) Best flavor and moisture
2 cups Cooked jasmine rice Day-old rice preferred
2 tablespoon Soy sauce Low sodium preferred
1 tablespoon Sesame oil Adds authentic flavor
2 cloves Garlic Minced
1 tablespoon Fresh ginger Grated
1 medium Onion Thinly sliced
1 cup Broccoli florets Fresh or frozen
2 stalks Green onions Chopped
1 teaspoon Sesame seeds Toasted if possible
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil For cooking
2 tablespoon Brown sugar Balances saltiness
1 tablespoon Rice vinegar For sauce
1 teaspoon Cornstarch Thickening
¼ cup Beef broth For sauce

Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in skillet, prepare rice & ingredients.
Cook onions for 2 minutes, add beef and cook 4–5 mins.
Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, cornstarch.
Pour sauce over beef, add broccoli, cook 2–3 mins.
Drizzle sesame oil, stir, serve over rice.
Garnish with green onions & sesame seeds.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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