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Sticky Sweet Beef Teriyaki Bowl

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A quick and comforting homemade teriyaki beef bowl featuring tender, caramelized beef in a sticky sweet sauce served over steamed jasmine rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • About 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (600g)
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Optional: steamed or sautéed vegetables like broccoli or snap peas

Instructions

  1. Place the beef in the freezer for about 20 minutes to firm it up, then slice thinly about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, water, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and water until smooth to make a slurry.
  4. Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add about 1 tablespoon oil. Add sliced beef in a single layer, cooking in batches if needed. Sear about 2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
  5. Lower heat to medium. Pour prepared sauce into the pan and bring to a gentle simmer. Slowly stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens to a glossy, sticky consistency.
  6. Return cooked beef to the pan, stirring well to coat with sauce. Cook together for another 2 minutes to infuse flavor and heat through.
  7. Scoop steamed jasmine rice into bowls. Top with beef teriyaki mixture. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Add steamed vegetables if desired.

Notes

Freeze beef slightly before slicing for easier thin cuts. Avoid overcrowding the pan to get a good sear. Add cornstarch slurry slowly while stirring to prevent lumps. Toast sesame seeds before garnishing for extra flavor. Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free version. Can swap brown sugar with honey or maple syrup. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen separately for up to 2 months.

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