Description
High-Protein Beijing Beef Rice Bowls combine tender, thinly sliced flank steak with a flavorful, tangy Beijing sauce served over steamed rice and fresh vegetables. This Asian-inspired main course is perfect for a nutritious, protein-packed meal that’s quick to prepare and ideal for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Marinade and Cooking
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Beijing Sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
Vegetables and Garnish
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or jasmine rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: In a medium bowl, toss the thinly sliced beef with cornstarch, salt, and pepper to coat evenly. Set aside while you prepare the sauce.
- Make the Beijing Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, ketchup, honey, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and grated ginger until fully combined to create the flavorful Beijing sauce.
- Cook the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the coated beef in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned and crispy on the edges. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add sesame oil and sauté the thinly sliced red bell pepper for 2 to 3 minutes until it becomes slightly tender but still crisp.
- Finish the Sauce and Combine: Pour the prepared Beijing sauce into the skillet with the bell peppers and allow it to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss everything together until the beef is fully coated with the sauce.
- Assemble the Bowls: Create individual bowls by placing a base of cooked rice, topping it with the Beijing beef and sautéed bell peppers. Add steamed broccoli to each bowl.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over each bowl for added flavor and texture. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use lean cuts of beef such as flank steak or sirloin to keep the fat content lower and protein higher.
- For extra vegetables and added nutrition, include snap peas, carrots, or shredded cabbage when sautéing the bell peppers.
- This dish is excellent for meal prep: store rice, beef, and vegetables separately, then reheat and assemble when ready to eat.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat level to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
