Treat your tastebuds to a world of delicious teriyaki flavor with these easy Teriyaki Beef Bowls. Made with ground beef, onion, pepper, broccoli, and a bunch of flavorings, these bowls are a must-try!

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Recipe Name: Teriyaki Beef Bowls
Ready In: 30 minutes
Serves: 4 servings
Main Ingredients: olive oil, ground beef, red pepper, yellow onion, broccoli, snap peas, low sodium soy sauce, honey
Why You'll Love It: Treat your tastebuds to a world of delicious teriyaki flavor with these easy Teriyaki Beef Bowls. Made with ground beef, onion, pepper, broccoli, and a bunch of flavorings, these bowls are a must-try!

Easy protein-rich teriyaki beef bowls

When a meal includes the proper balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, you're in for a dish that will help you feel satisfied and eliminate cravings. But when the dish is mind-blowingly delicious? Well, that makes it even better!

These teriyaki beef bowls do all of the above. They keep you feeling nice and full, and they also taste incredible! From the beef and veggies to the homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil, this dish is a hit. I can't wait for you to give it a try!

Ingredients in this simple beef teriyaki bowl recipe

This recipe beings together a variety of flavors for a mouthwatering dish comprised of veggies, protein, and more! Below is everything you'll need to create this delicious beef teriyaki recipe.

Olive oil: First, 3 tablespoon of olive oil will be needed. It will be used in two parts of the recipe, so divide the 3 tablespoon into 1 and 2 tbsp.
Ground beef: 1 lb of beef will be needed for this recipe. You may use lean ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey if preferred.
Vegetables: Let's load up this dish with vegetables! Use 1 red bell pepper, ½ of a yellow onion, and 1 head of broccoli (either using just broccoli florets or including the stem). All veggies should be diced before using in the recipe. Then, follow those with 3 cups of snap peas.
Soy sauce: Next, add some flavor by including ½ cup of soy sauce. Regular or low sodium soy sauce are both fine.
Honey: Thicken up the teriyaki and add even more flavor with ½ cup of honey. Any brand and type is fine!
Rice wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar will add a slight bite to the dish.
Sesame oil: Follow the rice wine vinegar with 2 teaspoon of sesame oil.
Seasonings: This dish is made complete with the addition of a few seasonings. Use 2 cloves of minced garlic (or ½ teaspoon of garlic powder), 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger (grated), and ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
Arrowroot powder: Finally, thicken up the beef teriyaki by including 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder or cornstarch.
Topping & serving: Set aside chopped green onion and sesame seeds for topping, and serve over rice. Jasmine rice is typically a go-to for this type of dish, but any type works (even cauliflower rice or brown rice)!

Photo of ingredients for Teriyaki Beef Bowls with labels.

pouring sauce on beef and veggies in pan

Tools used to make this beef teriyaki rice bowl

To make this recipe, you'll need a variety of kitchen tools. Everything is listed below, including required measuring cup sizes.

Cutting board
Chopping knife
Large saucepan
Spatula
Slotted spoon
Bowl
Glass measuring cup
Whisk
Measuring cups: ¼ tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, ¼ cup, ½ cup, and 1 cup

How to make teriyaki beef bowls

Let's get started! From prepping to serving you can expect this recipe to take around 40 minutes.

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the ground beef and cook until it's no longer pink. Turn off the heat, and using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a bowl. Discard the excess liquid.

Next, add 2 tablespoon of the olive oil to the same pan and heat it to medium-high heat. Add the red pepper, yellow onion, broccoli, and snap peas. Cook for 6-7 minutes or until the veggies have started to soften. Stir often.

While the veggies cook, use a glass measuring cup and whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and arrowroot powder.

Once the veggies are ready, add the beef back into pan and pour on the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium and stir until everything is combined. Let the sauce thicken and cook it with the beef and veggies for 6-7 minutes.

Finally, turn off heat and serve over rice. Top with green onions and sesame seeds!

Step-by-step Instructions on how to make Teriyaki Beef Bowls

Storing leftovers

Great news! Leftover beef teriyaki bowls can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for enjoying later. For either method, be sure to let the dish cool before transferring it to an airtight container. Place in the fridge or freezer, and enjoy within 2-3 days (fridge) or 1-2 months (freezer).

Recipe Tips

Are teriyaki bowls good for you?

These teriyaki beef bowls are a wonderful protein and nutrient-rich option. From the beef to the vegetables, the recipe provides a variety of vital nutrients like calcium, iron, fiber, potassium, and more. The dish is satisfying and will keep you nice and full for hours.

Why is my teriyaki beef tough?

Tough beef can be caused by over or under cooking. I recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure that your beef is cooked to the desired doneness.

What is Chinese beef teriyaki made of?

Recipes vary, but this one is made with olive oil, ground beef, red bell pepper, yellow onion, broccoli, snap peas, soy sauce, honey, red wine vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and arrowroot powder. Then, green onion and sesame seeds are used as toppings, and the dish is served over rice.

What can I add to these bowls?

Many different veggies will work in this recipe. You could substitute or simply add red onion, cabbage, carrots, jalapeno, edamame beans... the list goes on!

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Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by The Mindful Hapa

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