This Honey Garlic Beef Rice Bowl is the perfect fusion of sweet, savory, and slightly tangy flavors. Packed with tender ground beef, aromatic garlic, and ginger, it’s layered over fluffy rice and topped with fresh vegetables for a wholesome and balanced meal. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 450g ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 9g)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger (approx. 6g)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30ml)
- 2 tablespoons honey (42g)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (15ml)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15ml)
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
For the Rice Bowl:
- 300g cooked white or brown rice
- 1 medium carrot, shredded (approx. 60g)
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced (approx. 100g)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (approx. 20g)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (8g)
- Fresh coriander or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sesame oil. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Toss the garlic and ginger into the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until aromatic. Then, add the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and red chili flakes (if desired). Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and envelop the beef.
- Prepare the Rice Bowl : Divide the cooked rice evenly into serving bowls. Arrange the shredded carrot, sliced cucumber, and green onions on top of the beef.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the bowl and garnish with fresh coriander or parsley, if desired.Serve warm and enjoy!
Conclusion
This Honey Garlic Beef Rice Bowl combines tender, flavorful beef with fresh vegetables and fluffy rice for a meal that’s as delicious as it is satisfying. Whether you’re cooking for the family or prepping lunches for the week, this recipe is sure to be a hit. Customize it with your favorite veggies or add a fried egg for an extra indulgent touch!
Honey Garlic Beef Rice Bowl: A Sweet and Savory Delight
A quick and flavorful rice bowl featuring sweet andsavory honey garlic beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic sesame seeds.
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 450 g ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced (approx. 9g)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger approx. 6g
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce 30ml
- 2 tablespoons honey 42g
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil 15ml
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 15ml
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes optional, for heat
For the Rice Bowl:
- 300 g cooked white or brown rice
- 1 medium carrot shredded (approx. 60g)
- 1 small cucumber thinly sliced (approx. 100g)
- 2 green onions finely chopped (approx. 20g)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 8g
- Fresh coriander or parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sesame oil. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Toss the garlic and ginger into the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until aromatic. Then, add the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and red chili flakes (if desired). Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and envelop the beef.
- Prepare the Rice Bowl : Divide the cooked rice evenly into serving bowls. Arrange the shredded carrot, sliced cucumber, and green onions on top of the beef.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the bowl and garnish with fresh coriander or parsley, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!