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Teriyaki Beef Bowls

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Teriyaki Beef Bowls are a quick and satisfying meal made with ground beef simmered in a homemade teriyaki sauce and served over rice with vegetables. Sweet, savory, and umami-packed, this dish delivers takeout-style flavor in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced or grated
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water or beef broth
  • 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 cup optional vegetables (broccoli, snap peas, carrots, or bell peppers)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked beef. Stir and simmer for 3–5 minutes, until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the beef.
  4. Prepare serving bowls with a base of steamed rice. Top with teriyaki beef and optional cooked vegetables.
  5. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.
  • For extra flavor, add mirin or a splash of sake to the sauce.
  • Store rice and beef separately for best texture when reheating.
  • Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing brown sugar to taste.
  • Double the sauce if you like extra teriyaki glaze on your rice.

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