Description
Savor Korean-inspired beef and pepper rice bowl magic that blends sizzling marinated beef with perfectly seasoned rice. Sweet and spicy flavors dance together, offering you a quick, satisfying meal packed with bold international flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) beef (sirloin, flank steak, or ground beef)
- 2 cups (400 g) cooked white or brown rice
- 2 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) beef or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced (optional)
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Slice beef against the grain if using steak, ensuring thin, uniform cuts that will cook quickly and remain tender. Ground beef requires no preliminary preparation.
- Create a robust flavor base by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, red pepper flakes, and broth in a mixing vessel. Let the sauce ingredients meld while preparing other components.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high temperature, adding vegetable oil to create a sizzling surface. Introduce beef and cook until achieving a rich, caramelized exterior – approximately 3-4 minutes for steak slices or 5-6 minutes for ground beef. Transfer cooked protein to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same skillet to maximize flavor development. Introduce aromatics including garlic, ginger, onions, and bell peppers. Sauté until vegetables reach a vibrant, crisp-tender texture, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Reunite the cooked beef with the vegetable medley, then cascade the prepared sauce over the mixture. Gently stir to ensure comprehensive coating, allowing the sauce to reduce and intensify for 2-3 minutes.
- Construct individual rice bowls by laying a foundation of steamed rice. Crown with the fragrant beef and pepper blend, then embellish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and freshly chopped green onions for added complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness, ensuring each bite melts in your mouth with incredible softness.
- Ground beef works perfectly for busy weeknights when time is tight and you need a quick, satisfying meal.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or using different pepper varieties like jalapeños orserrano for personalized spiciness.
- Create a low-carb version by replacing rice with cauliflower rice or serving over zucchini noodles for a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg