Teriyaki Beef Bowl with Steamed Rice
Ingredients
- For the Teriyaki Beef:
- 500 g (1 lb) thinly sliced beef sirloin or ribeye
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons mirin (or rice vinegar + 1 tsp sugar as substitute)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sake (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (to thicken)
- For Serving:
- 3 cups cooked steamed white rice (short-grain or jasmine)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- Steamed broccoli or mixed vegetables (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Ingredients : Slice beef thinly across the grain for tenderness. Mince garlic and grate fresh ginger. Measure out sauce ingredients for efficiency.
- Step 2: Make the Teriyaki Sauce : In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, honey, sake, garlic, and ginger. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
- Step 3: Cook the Beef : Heat a large skillet or wok with oil. Add beef slices in a single layer and sear until browned. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
- Step 4: Add and Thicken the Sauce : Pour teriyaki sauce into the pan and toss beef until coated. Add cornstarch slurry and simmer gently until thickened.
- Step 5: Assemble the Bowl : Scoop warm rice into serving bowls. Top with teriyaki beef and drizzle extra sauce over it. Garnish with sesame seeds, scallions, or steamed vegetables.