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Crispy Beef Rice Bowl

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This crispy beef rice bowl is a quick, flavorful, and satisfying weeknight dinner. Caramelized ground beef is cooked with garlic, ginger, and a bold sweet-spicy sauce, then served over jasmine rice with vegetables and a fried egg. It’s simple, budget-friendly, and tastes like homemade takeout.

Ingredients

  • For the beef:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, minced or grated
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (like grapeseed)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • For the sauce:
  • 3 tbsp sweet Thai chili sauce (or honey substitute)
  • 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
  • For the bowl:
  • Steamed jasmine rice
  • Steamed or charred vegetables (like French beans)
  • Fried egg
  • Sesame seeds and green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the beef: Heat neutral oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 2 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and ginger for another minute. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart, until browned (5–7 minutes).
  2. Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk Thai chili sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Pour over beef and stir to coat. Simmer 2–3 minutes, then stir in sesame oil and let beef crisp slightly.
  3. Assemble bowls: Add rice to bowls, top with crispy beef, vegetables, a fried egg, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Protein swap: Use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef.
  • Extra crunch: Add shredded carrots, cucumbers, or bean sprouts.
  • Low-carb option: Serve over cauliflower rice or shredded cabbage.
  • Indulgent twist: Drizzle with hoisin or peanut sauce.

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