A delicious Beef Teriyaki Bowl recipe featuring tender sirloin steak, steamed broccoli, and jasmine rice, all coated in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Japanese
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1½ lb sirloin steak, thinly sliced
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp vegetable oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup water
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water
4 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
1 carrot, thinly sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Optional: sliced cucumber or shredded cabbage
Instructions
Prepare the beef: Pat the steak dry and slice it thinly against the grain. Toss with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until lightly coated.
Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
Cook the beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
Add the sauce: Return all the beef to the skillet and pour in the teriyaki sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Thicken: Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water. Stir the slurry into the skillet and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce becomes glossy and thick enough to coat the beef.
Build the bowls: Divide the warm rice among four bowls. Add the teriyaki beef, steamed broccoli, and sliced carrots.
Garnish: Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Add cucumber or shredded cabbage if desired.
Serve: Spoon extra teriyaki sauce over the rice and serve immediately.
Notes
For especially tender beef, freeze the steak for 20–30 minutes before slicing.
Slice the beef against the grain for a more tender bite.
Don’t overcrowd the skillet; cooking in batches helps the beef brown instead of steam.
For a sweeter teriyaki sauce, add another tablespoon of honey.
Jasmine rice works especially well because its fragrant flavor pairs beautifully with the teriyaki sauce.