Beef Yakiniku Bowl Recipe
Tender beef served over a bed of rice.
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Ingredients
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Beef Marinade
Beef
Rice
Toppings
Method
Beef Marinade Preparation
- 1
Make the Marinade
In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the marinade is well mixed.
- 2
Marinate the Beef
Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Rice Cooking
- 3
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 4
Beef Cooking
- 5
Cook the Beef
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the beef from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and cook in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- 6
Simmer the Marinade
Pour the reserved marinade into the pan and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 7
Combine Beef with Marinade
Return the cooked beef to the pan, tossing it in the simmered marinade to coat.
Assembly
- 8
Assemble the Bowl
In serving bowls, place a generous scoop of cooked jasmine rice at the bottom. Top with the beef and drizzle some of the thickened marinade over it.
- 9
Add Toppings
Garnish with chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, nori strips, and pickled ginger.