Description
This Crispy Beef Rice Bowl features thinly sliced flank steak marinated in a savory soy-based sauce, then pan-fried to crispy perfection. Served over fluffy white rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this dish combines mouthwatering textures and flavors for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Serving
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Skillet: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough for cooking the beef to a crispy texture.
- Slice Beef: Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain to maximize tenderness and create perfect bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, brown sugar, and water to create a flavorful marinade and coating for the beef.
- Marinate Beef: Add the sliced flank steak to the marinade and let it sit for at least 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Add Oil to Skillet: Pour vegetable oil into the preheated skillet, ensuring the surface is coated for proper frying.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook until fragrant, which should take about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Cook Beef Initial: Add the marinated flank steak to the skillet in a single layer for even crisping.
- Allow Beef to Crisp: Cook the beef undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to develop a crispy crust on one side.
- Finish Cooking: Stir the beef to cook all sides, continuing to fry until the beef is fully cooked through and crispy.
- Portion Rice: Divide the cooked white rice evenly between serving bowls as the base of the dish.
- Assemble Bowls: Top the rice with the crispy beef slices, then garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
- Serve: Serve the crispy beef rice bowl hot and enjoy immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the skillet when frying the beef; cook in batches if necessary.
- You can substitute flank steak with sirloin or skirt steak for similar results.
- Adjust brown sugar quantity to taste for a sweeter or less sweet sauce.
- Use jasmine or basmati rice as alternatives for more aromatic rice options.
- Serve with steamed or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
