Crispy Beef Rice Bowl
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Quick and flavorful ground beef bowl with crispy caramelized bits, tossed in a sweet-spicy sauce over rice—great for busy weeknights.
- Author: Beth
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
- Diet: Kosher
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp sweet Thai chili sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., grapeseed)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Optional: fried egg, steamed/charred veggies, sesame seeds, green onions, chili oil
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground beef; cook, breaking it up, until browned and crispy, about 5–7 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together chili sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and sriracha. Pour the sauce over the beef.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce reduces and the beef caramelizes.
- Drizzle in sesame oil, stir to combine, and remove from heat.
- Serve over a bowl of steamed white rice, topped with optional garnishes like a fried egg, veggies, green onions, sesame seeds, or chili oil.
Notes
- Crisping the beef enhances texture and flavor—don’t skip this step.
- Customize with toppings like kimchi, cucumber, or pickled radish for contrast.
- Make it a meal prep staple by doubling the beef and storing portions with rice.
- Great with brown rice or quinoa as a base for a healthier twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (without rice)
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg