10 MINUTE WEEKNIGHT DIN IDEA: this quick and easy beef and rice bowl! Save to make this week because this bowl is perfect if you’re craving protein and eating healthy but don’t want to spend a ton of time laboring over dinner. I promise – this recipe will have you reconsidering calling in your takeout order tonight!
The recipe:
Thinly slice your cucumber and place in a jar or bowl with rice wine vinegar & sesame oil. (Feel free to add a pinch of sugar if you don’t love it super acidic).
TIP: If you have the time I highly recommend letting your cucumbers “pickle” for a few hours so they can really soak in the acidity and flavors from your sesame oil. I placed mine in the fridge for approximately 6 hours.
Prep your veggies by finely chopping your red onion and cilantro.
In a skillet on medium heat, saute your cooked beef for 2-3 minutes then add in your teriyaki sauce, then salt and pepper to taste. Saute till cooked through, about another 2-3 minutes.
I recommend using pre-packaged white rice if you’re really in a hurry just to make things faster.
Now, it’s time to assemble your bowl! Add your white rice to a bowl then add your cooked ground beef, pickled cucumbers, thinly sliced red onion, and cilantro. Finish by topping with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
To make your spicy mayo, in a separate bowl, combine your mayo, sirracha, and sesame oil.
Drizzle on top and enjoy!! xx
10 Minute Easy Beef + Rice Bowl
Ingredients
To Prep Before
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional: pinch of sugar / honey (to cut acidity if preferred)
For the Bowl
- 12-14 ounces ground beef, or 1 package
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 2/3 cups cooked rice (I’m using microwaved rice bc so much easier)
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, to top
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely sliced
- Seasonings: sesame seeds, salt and pepper to top
For Spicy Mayo
- 3 tablespoons kewpie mayo or normal mayo works too!
- 1 tablespoon sirracha (depending on your spice levels – this amount is pretty mild)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Thinly slice your cucumber and place in a jar or bowl with rice wine vinegar & sesame oil. (Feel free to add a pinch of sugar if you don't love it super acidic).TIP: If you have the time I highly recommend letting your cucumbers "pickle" for a few hours so they can really soak in the acidity and flavors from your sesame oil. I placed mine in the fridge for approximately 6 hours.
- Prep your veggies by finely chopping your red onion and cilantro.
- In a skillet on medium heat, saute your cooked beef for 2-3 minutes then add in your teriyaki sauce, then salt and pepper to taste. Saute till cooked through, about another 2-3 minutes.
- I recommend using pre-packaged white rice if you're really in a hurry just to make things faster.
- Now, it's time to assemble your bowl! Add your white rice to a bowl then add your cooked ground beef, pickled cucumbers, thinly sliced red onion, and cilantro. Finish by topping with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- To make your spicy mayo, in a separate bowl, combine your mayo, sirracha, and sesame oil.
- Drizzle on top and enjoy!! xx
