Japanese Inspired Beef Bowls

Name: Japanese Inspired Beef Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 0.75 pound ground beef (lean); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated); 2 clove garlic (minced); 2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon light brown sugar; 1 cup white rice (uncooked); 1 head broccoli (cut into florets); 1 tablespoon neutral oil; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Savory ground beef seasoned with ginger and soy, served over fluffy rice with perfectly roasted broccoli florets for a complete, comforting meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.73/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

0.75 pound ground beef (lean)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
2 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 cup white rice (uncooked)
1 head broccoli (cut into florets)
1 tablespoon neutral oil
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a baking sheet, toss the broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon neutral oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until tender-crisp and lightly charred, tossing halfway.
Prepare the white rice according to package directions.
While broccoli and rice cook, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the grated fresh ginger and minced garlic into the beef. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and light brown sugar. Pour the sauce over the beef and stir to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Season the beef mixture with an additional 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Divide the cooked white rice among two bowls. Top with the Japanese inspired ground beef and roasted broccoli. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if using.

Notes

Add a touch of sriracha to the beef mixture for a bit of heat, or serve on the side. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 670
Protein: 49 g
Carbohydrates: 53 g
Fat: 30.5 g
Fiber: 6.8 g
Sodium: 1150 mg
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Sugar: 7 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg