Sesame Beef Bowls
Easy 30-minute sesame beef is an easy recipe inspired by take-out. The beef is cooked in a savory sauce and served with crisp-tender vegetables and rice. This recipe is a great dinner for two or double it to serve more!
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Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 large clove of garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce see note
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch divided
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound chuck-eye steak seasoned with salt and pepper sliced thin against the grain
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup snow peas roughly chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 green onion white and tender green parts sliced
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package directions.
- Whisk the garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, pepper, red pepper flakes and honey in a small bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and whisk until smooth.
- Coat the beef in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it easily coats the bottom of the pan. Place the beef in a single layer in the pan and cook it for about five minutes, or until it's browned. Transfer the beef to a plate. Add the bell pepper and snow peas to the skillet and cook them for 2-3 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a plate.
- Transfer the beef back to the pan and add the sauce. Cook the beef and sauce for about a minute, or until the sauce thickens and coats the beef. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top of the beef.
- Divide the rice, beef, and veggies between two bowls. Garnish with the sliced green onion.
Notes
If you are sensitive to salt, use low-sodium soy sauce.
The leftovers are great - just store them in an airtight container and they'll last for three to four days in the fridge.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.6g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28.6g | Saturated Fat: 12.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14.7g | Trans Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 77.1mg | Sodium: 972.5mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 6.1g
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