15-Minute Teriyaki Ground Beef Bowl
Ground beef turns into a fast teriyaki-style filling when it is cooked in small crumbles and coated with soy sauce, ginger, garlic and a touch of sweetness. Served over rice with crisp vegetables, it gives you the contrast of a saucy main and fresh toppings in about the time the rice takes to reheat.
Let the beef brown before adding the sauce so it develops more flavor. Simmer only until the liquid lightly coats the meat; reducing it too far can make the soy-based sauce overly salty.
A Teriyaki Bowl That Comes Together Before the Rice Cools
- 15-minute skillet meal
- Teriyaki Ground Beef Bowl makes good use of affordable ground beef as the main protein.
- Easy homemade sauce
- Great for rice bowls
- Family-friendly sweet-savory flavor
15-Minute Teriyaki Ground Beef Bowl
A teriyaki ground beef bowl is a quick sweet-savory dinner with browned beef, homemade teriyaki sauce, rice and crisp vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef 450 g
- 1 tsp sesame oil or neutral oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 60 ml
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and at least 160°F / 71°C.
- Whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger and garlic.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce lightly coats the beef.
- Divide rice among bowls and top with teriyaki beef, carrots, cucumber and green onions.
Notes
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes.
The Part of the Method I Would Not Rush
- Brown the beef before adding sauce.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce so you can control salt.
- Add the cornstarch slurry only after the sauce is simmering.
- Keep cucumbers fresh and uncooked for contrast.
Different Routes From the Same Starting Point
- Use ground turkey and cook to 165°F / 74°C.
- Serve over cauliflower rice.
- Add broccoli directly to the skillet.
- Make it spicy with chili crisp or sriracha.
Serving Teriyaki Ground Beef Bowl Without Overcomplicating It
- Steamed Rice
- Cucumber Salad
- Edamame
- Broccoli
Cook These Next If Teriyaki Ground Beef Bowl Worked for You
If you enjoyed this recipe, try one of these next:
- Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl
- 20-Minute Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
- High-Protein Ground Turkey Meal Prep Bowls
Leftovers Need One Small Adjustment
Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate in an airtight container. Reheat thoroughly and follow applicable cooked-meat food-safety guidance. Add fresh garnishes after reheating.
