Tender, golden-crisp strips of beef coated in a sweet and savory glaze—served over fluffy white rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. This quick and flavorful rice bowl is a crave-worthy takeout-style meal you can make in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Skillet
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. - Slice the Beef
Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain. - Make the Marinade
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, brown sugar, and water. - Marinate the Beef
Add the sliced beef to the marinade and let it sit for 10–30 minutes. - Cook Aromatics
Add vegetable oil to the hot skillet. Sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. - Crisp the Beef
Add the marinated beef to the skillet in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes to allow the edges to crisp. - Finish Cooking
Stir the beef and continue cooking for another 3–5 minutes, until fully cooked and crispy. - Assemble the Bowls
Divide the cooked white rice into bowls. Top with the crispy beef, green onions, and sesame seeds. - Serve
Serve hot and enjoy immediately!
Notes & Tips
- Marinating: For extra tenderness and flavor, marinate the beef for up to 30 minutes.
- Vegetable Add-ins: Stir in sautéed bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli for a more balanced bowl.
- Flavor Boost: Add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade for extra zing.
- Spicy Option: Top with sriracha or chili oil for a spicy kick.
- Rice Tip: Day-old rice works best for texture and separation.
- Sauce Lovers: Double the sauce ingredients if you prefer a more generous glaze.
Crispy Beef Rice Bowl
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
Tender, golden-crisp strips of beef coated in a sweet and savory glaze—served over fluffy white rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. This quick and flavorful rice bowl is a crave-worthy takeout-style meal you can make in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
-
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
-
1/4 cup soy sauce
-
2 tbsp cornstarch
-
1 tsp sesame oil
-
2 tbsp brown sugar
-
1/4 cup water
-
1 tbsp vegetable oil
-
3 cloves garlic, minced
-
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
-
4 cups cooked white rice
-
2 green onions, sliced
-
1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
-
Preheat Skillet
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. -
Slice the Beef
Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain. -
Make the Marinade
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, brown sugar, and water. -
Marinate the Beef
Add the sliced beef to the marinade and let it sit for 10–30 minutes. -
Cook Aromatics
Add vegetable oil to the hot skillet. Sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. -
Crisp the Beef
Add the marinated beef to the skillet in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes to allow the edges to crisp. -
Finish Cooking
Stir the beef and continue cooking for another 3–5 minutes, until fully cooked and crispy. -
Assemble the Bowls
Divide the cooked white rice into bowls. Top with the crispy beef, green onions, and sesame seeds.
-
Serve
Serve hot and enjoy immediately!
Notes
-
Marinating: For extra tenderness and flavor, marinate the beef for up to 30 minutes.
-
Vegetable Add-ins: Stir in sautéed bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli for a more balanced bowl.
-
Flavor Boost: Add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade for extra zing.
-
Spicy Option: Top with sriracha or chili oil for a spicy kick.
-
Rice Tip: Day-old rice works best for texture and separation.
-
Sauce Lovers: Double the sauce ingredients if you prefer a more generous glaze.