Description
Flavorful and easy Teriyaki Beef Bowls, perfect for high-protein meal prep. Make ahead for healthy lunches and dinners all week long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder (mixed with 2 teaspoons water to form a slurry)
- 4 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa, divided (for serving)
- 2 cups steamed broccoli florets (for serving)
- Optional toppings: toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, sriracha
Instructions
- 1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and crumbled. Drain off any excess grease.
- 2. Push the browned beef to one side of the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the empty side. Add the thinly sliced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften and turn translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3. Stir the cooked onions and garlic into the browned ground beef.
- 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari), mirin, honey (or maple syrup), grated fresh ginger, and sesame oil.
- 5. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into the skillet with the beef and onion mixture. Stir everything together and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let it simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes.
- 6. Add the cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) slurry to the simmering mixture. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 1-2 minutes.
- 7. Let the teriyaki beef cool slightly before portioning. Divide the cooked brown rice or quinoa into meal prep containers. Top each portion with a generous serving of the teriyaki beef mixture. Add a portion of steamed broccoli florets to each container.
- 8. Add optional toppings like toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or sriracha just before serving.
Notes
Store cooled teriyaki beef mixtures in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through. Can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450-550 (varies with ingredients and portion size)
- Sugar: Approx. 10-15g
- Sodium: Approx. 600-800mg (with low-sodium soy sauce)
- Fat: Approx. 15-25g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40-50g
- Fiber: Approx. 4-6g
- Protein: Approx. 30-40g