Teriyaki Beef & Veggie Bowls

Name: Teriyaki Beef & Veggie Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1.5 pound ground beef (lean); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 4 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated); 0.75 cup soy sauce (low-sodium); 0.25 cup rice vinegar; 0.25 cup brown sugar (packed); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 0.25 cup water; 20 ounce frozen mixed vegetables; 2 package microwaveable white rice; 2 green onions (sliced); 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Flavorful ground beef and crisp mixed vegetables tossed in a savory homemade teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy rice for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Japanese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.12/serving

Dietary

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

Ingredients

1.5 pound ground beef (lean)
2 tablespoon olive oil
4 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
0.75 cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
0.25 cup rice vinegar
0.25 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
0.25 cup water
20 ounce frozen mixed vegetables
2 package microwaveable white rice
2 green onions (sliced)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 pounds ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Stir in 20 ounces frozen mixed vegetables into the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare 2 packages microwaveable white rice according to package directions.
Taste and season with optional salt and black pepper as needed.
Serve the teriyaki beef and vegetable mixture immediately over the hot rice. Garnish with optional sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat well in the microwave.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 510
Protein: 24.5 g
Carbohydrates: 48.3 g
Fat: 25.8 g
Fiber: 2.1 g
Sodium: 445 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
Sugar: 8 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg