Beef Rice Bowl
Ingredients
Honey Garlic Beef:
- 1 (8.8 oz) bag Carolina®Ready to Serve Jasmine Rice
- 2 oz boneless beef pot roast or chuck roast, cut into thin strips
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
Sesame Dressing:
- 3 tbsp sesame paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp + 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
Crispy Wontons:
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 small square wonton wrappers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt
Assembly:
- 2 tbsp store-bought matchstick carrots
- 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp white sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/2 tsp black sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
This sweet and savory combination is one the whole family will love.
Step 1
Honey Garlic Shredded Beef: In a medium bowl, add beef, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil, salt and black pepper. Let stand for 30 to 35 mins or until marinated.
Step 2
Dressing: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together sesame paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic and salt.
Step 3
In a medium skillet set over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. In batches of 2, cook beef strips for 2 to 3 mins per side. Reserve marinade in bowl. Transfer cooked beef to a small bowl.
Step 4
Combine remaining marinade and juices from beef strips. Add garlic. Reduce heat to low. Add honey-garlic marinade back to skillet and simmer for 10 to 12 mins or fragrant until thickened.
Step 5
Crispy Wontons: In a medium skillet set over medium heat, add oil. Cook wonton strips for 3 to 4 mins or until crispy. Transfer to a small bowl. Season with salt.
Step 6
Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 7
Assembly: Divide rice among 2 bowls. Top with honey garlic beef strips, carrots, cucumbers and red peppers. Drizzle with sesame dressing and garnish with wonton chips, sesame seeds and green onions.
Recipe Tips
To stream-line prep, use your favorite Asian inspired store-bought dressing and substitute wonton chips with tortilla strips.
Alternatively, package recipe components separately in resealable containers for meal prep options or package the bowl as a grab-and-go meal in individual containers. Store refrigerated for 2 to 3 days.
This Beef Rice Bowl is packed with flavor and will soon become a family favorite! If you are looking for a fantastic recipe that is quick and easy, try our Jalapeño and Cheese Cakes with Garlic Lemon and Aioli or our Hearty Enchilada Dip.
All About Worcestershire Sauce
Worcestershire sauce originated in India but its creation was a total accident in its home town of Worcester, England in 1835. A travelling man returned home after living in India for several years and he desperately wanted to recreate his favorite Indian sauce. He made several attempts to try and mix the batch to sell in a nearby chemist store. The odor from the fish and vegetable concoction was too strong so they were forced to get rid of it in the cellar. They forgot about it in the cellar for two years until they found it again. Surprisingly it had aged deliciously! Worcestershire sauce was invented and an instant success.
It is flavored with molasses, anchovies, garlic, chili pepper extract, sugar, tamarind extract and salt. It’s a fermented condiment made from a base of vinegar.
The sauce is used to brush onto meat, fish or poultry that is grilled, fried or baked. It can be used as a condiment on sandwiches and shellfish or seasoning for salads. It is also used for marinades. The taste is tangy, savory, sweet and salty. The mix of all these things makes it an interesting condiment.
For another great tasting recipe that can be made with Worcestershire sauce, try it with this Buffalo Chicken Meatballs recipe.
Don´t forget to practice your pronunciation: ¨Wu-Stuh-Shuh-Sauce.¨ Enjoy!
What is Sesame Oil?
Sesame oil is an extremely popular oil in Asian style cooking and it is made from sesame seeds. Depending on how the oil is made the final result is darker or lighter oil. As a general rule the darker the oil the stronger the flavor. Usually, lighter colored oil can be used like canola oil or vegetable oil. The flavor is neutral. The darker oil can be used for low or medium heat cooking. You can also try it with this Spiralized Veggie and Jasmine Rice Bowl. The taste is rich, nutty and toasty. Don’t forget to store at room temperature and don´t forget to tighten the lid!
Kitchen Tips
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