Simple Beef Rice Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the rice
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2 cups (400 g) of cooked rice—brown or white, your choice
→ For the beef and peppers
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1 lb (450 g) of beef—flank steak, sirloin, or ground work great
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2 bell peppers (any colors you like), thinly sliced
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A small onion, sliced thin
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon minced ginger (optional)
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2 tablespoons of any vegetable oil
→ For the sauce
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A quarter cup (60 ml) of soy sauce (use low sodium if you want)
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1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce
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1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon of sesame oil
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1 teaspoon of sugar or honey
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Half a cup (120 ml) of chicken or beef broth
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes if you’d like a little kick (optional)
→ For garnish
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Sliced green onions (scallions)
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A sprinkle of sesame seeds
# Instructions:
01 -
Slice up steak thinly against the grain if you’re using it. Skipping this step for ground beef is totally fine.
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Get a small bowl and mix the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, red pepper (if you want heat), and broth until smooth. Put it to the side.
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Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a large pan or wok and heat over medium-high. Toss in the beef, and cook until browned—around 3 to 4 minutes for steak slices, and about 5 to 6 minutes if it’s ground beef. Take it out and set it aside.
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Using the same pan, drizzle in the rest of the oil. Throw in the garlic, onion, ginger (if using), and sliced peppers. Stir around for 3 to 4 minutes until the veggies are tender but still have a bit of crunch.
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Return the cooked beef to the pan and pour the sauce in. Stir everything together until it’s fully coated. Let it simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes so the sauce thickens up slightly.
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Scoop some rice into serving bowls, then pile on the beef and veggie mix. Sprinkle the green onions and sesame seeds on top as a finishing touch.
# Notes:
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Want to switch things up? You can use chicken, shrimp, or tofu instead of beef.
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Throw in some mushrooms, snap peas, or broccoli for more flavor and nutrition.
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If you like a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with a tablespoon of water, then add it as the sauce simmers.