Introduction
Experience the rich flavors of Japan with this quick and easy Japanese BBQ Beef Bowl. This dish combines ground beef with a savory-sweet sauce and is perfect for a satisfying meal at any time of the week. Ideal for meal prep, this recipe brings together seared beef and a luscious glaze, served over a bed of rice with optional garnishes for an added flair.
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Ingredients
🥩 1 lb Ground Beef
🍶 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
🍶 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
🍶 1 tbsp Mirin
🧄 2 cloves Garlic, minced
🌿 1 tsp Ginger, grated
🍯 1 tbsp Honey
🧂 ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
🫒 1–2 tsp Cooking Oil
🍚 2 cups cooked Rice
🌶️ 2 tbsp Sriracha Mayo
🌾 2 tsp Sesame Seeds
🧄 2 Scallions, sliced
Instructions
1- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 2 minced cloves of garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp honey, and ½ tsp black pepper.
- Set aside.
2- Cook the Ground Beef:
- Heat a lightly oiled non-stick frying pan (featuring a honeycomb pattern, no brand visible) over a medium-high heat using an Electrolux induction cooktop.
- Add 1 lb of ground beef to the pan and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes to develop a sear on one side.
3- Break Apart and Continue Cooking:
- Use a silicone spatula to break the ground beef apart.
- Continue cooking for another 2 minutes until it is about 80% done.
4- Add the Sauce:
- Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the beef.
5- Thicken the Sauce:
- Continue stirring frequently for an additional 2 minutes until the beef is fully coated and the sauce has thickened to a glossy finish.
6- Serve:
- Serve the cooked Japanese BBQ beef over fresh rice in a bowl.
- Optionally garnish with a drizzle of sriracha mayo, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and chopped scallions.
Prep Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Cook Time: About 8 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 500
- Protein: 23 g
- Carbs: 35 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
Equipment: Non-stick frying pan with honeycomb pattern, Electrolux induction cooktop, Silicone spatula, Microplane Classic Zester, Measuring jigger/shot glass, Small metal mixing bowl
Cooking Tips:
- Develop a sear on the beef for enhanced flavor by cooking undisturbed for the first few minutes.
- Ensure the sauce thickens adequately by stirring consistently.
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