Description
Savory Ground Beef Teriyaki Rice Bowls bring Japanese-inspired comfort to weeknight dinners. Juicy seasoned beef nestles over fluffy rice, drizzled with homemade teriyaki sauce that will make you crave this quick and satisfying meal again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
Thickening and Liquid Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) water
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Create a flavor-packed teriyaki sauce by combining soy sauce, water, brown and white sugars, rice vinegar, minced fresh ginger, and crushed garlic in a saucepan over medium-high heat (237 milliliters/8 fluid ounces water).
- Whisk the sauce ingredients continuously until the mixture reaches a rolling boil, releasing aromatic flavors and dissolving sugars completely.
- Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing warm water (59 milliliters/2 fluid ounces) with cornstarch in a separate small bowl until smooth and lump-free.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the boiling sauce, stirring vigorously to create a glossy, thickened teriyaki sauce that coats the back of a spoon.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil, allowing it to shimmer before adding ground beef.
- Crumble the ground beef while cooking, seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to enhance the meat’s natural flavors.
- Drain any excess fat from the beef to ensure a lean and flavorful protein base.
- Add finely chopped broccoli florets and julienned carrots to the skillet, creating a vibrant vegetable medley.
- Pour the thickened teriyaki sauce over the beef and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly.
- Reduce heat and simmer the mixture for 12-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and vegetables to become tender-crisp.
- Serve the teriyaki beef and vegetable mixture over steamed white or brown rice, garnishing with thinly sliced green onions for a fresh, zesty finish.
Notes
- Quick teriyaki sauce packs a punch of sweet and savory flavors, creating a restaurant-worthy meal at home.
- Cornstarch acts as a magical thickening agent, transforming thin liquid into a glossy, clinging sauce.
- Ground beef transforms into a protein-packed base that absorbs the rich teriyaki glaze perfectly.
- Fresh vegetables add vibrant color, crisp texture, and extra nutrition to the hearty rice bowl.
- Green onions sprinkled on top bring a fresh, sharp contrast to the deep, caramelized teriyaki flavors.
- Versatile recipe allows easy swaps like chicken or tofu for different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg