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10 Minute Easy Beef + Rice Bowl

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!
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Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 2

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
Keyword Beef, Cucumber, Rice
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