PREP TIME: 10 MINS | COOK TIME: 15 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 25 MINS | SERVINGS: 4
If you are looking for another easy and quick weeknight dinner that your family will surely love, then these easy beef bowls are a must-try! An Asian-inspired dish that you can easily make in less than thirty minutes. These beef bowls are made with just a few simple ingredients that you already have on hand. Serve this savory beef bowl over rice for a filling weeknight dinner any time!
I always love Asian-inspired meals. They are pretty easy and quick to whip up. One of my main favorite ingredients is the hoisin sauce as it instantly gives a depth of flavor to every dish. My entire family loves these beef bowls and this immediately made it to our favorite dinner rotation.
INGREDIENTS
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 c. uncooked rice I used white jasmine rice
1 tbsp (packed) brown sugar
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp sriracha sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish (optional): scallions, sesame seeds
1 red bell pepper, chopped
How to make Easy Beef Bowls
Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the rice.
Step 2: In the meantime, cook the beef in a skillet for about 8 to 10 minutes over medium-high heat, breaking the meat into small pieces using a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Step 3: Remove the pan from the heat and stir the sauce (sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, ginger, and garlic) into the ground beef.
Step 4: Adjust the heat to medium and place the pan back to the heat. Next, add the pieces of red pepper. Continue to cook for a couple of minutes more, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender-crisp.
Step 5: Remove from the heat when done and serve the beef over rice. If desired, garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories: 371 kcal, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 71mg, Sodium: 801mg, Potassium: 488mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 31mg, Iron: 3mg
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef
- 1 c. uncooked rice I used white jasmine rice
- 1 tbsp (packed) brown sugar
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Garnish (optional): scallions, sesame seeds
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the rice.
Step 2: In the meantime, cook the beef in a skillet for about 8 to 10 minutes over medium-high heat, breaking the meat into small pieces using a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Step 3: Remove the pan from the heat and stir the sauce (sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, ginger, and garlic) into the ground beef.
Step 4: Adjust the heat to medium and place the pan back to the heat. Next, add the pieces of red pepper. Continue to cook for a couple of minutes more, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender-crisp.
Step 5: Remove from the heat when done and serve the beef over rice. If desired, garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
