Description
Sticky beef and rice comes together in a flash when you’re craving something tasty and quick for dinner. Grab your skillet and get ready to impress your family with this simple, flavor-packed meal that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef, sliced
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup broccoli, chopped
Seasonings:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare your rice using the water-to-rice ratio specified on the package, cooking at a steady simmer for 18-20 minutes until fluffy and tender.
- Create a savory marinade by whisking together ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon minced ginger in a small mixing bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface shimmers slightly.
- Add 1 lb sliced beef to the hot pan, spreading pieces evenly to ensure maximum browning for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the entire sauce mixture over the beef, reducing heat to medium and allowing it to simmer and caramelize for 10 minutes.
- Toss 1 cup chopped broccoli into the skillet, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are bright green and crisp-tender.
- Transfer your perfectly cooked rice to serving plates, arranging the sticky beef and broccoli generously on top.
- Sprinkle 2 sliced green onions across the dish for a fresh, sharp garnish that adds color and subtle bite.
Notes
- Marinate the beef for extra flavor by letting it sit in the sauce mixture for 15-30 minutes before cooking.
- Choose a fatty cut like chuck or sirloin for more tender and juicy results.
- Cut broccoli into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos and use gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg