Description
A comforting and flavorful one-bowl meal, these steak bowls with rice are packed with juicy marinated steak, fluffy jasmine rice, fresh toppings, and a creamy, spicy drizzle to finish it off. Whether you’re making it for dinner tonight or prepping lunches for the week, this customizable recipe is satisfying, simple, and absolutely delicious. Use your favorite cut of steak, switch up the toppings, and make it your own. From the zesty marinade to the vibrant veggies, every bite is full of texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds skirt or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice or rice vinegar
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
- 4 cups water or broth
- Salt to taste
2. Optional toppings:
- Avocado, sliced
- Pickled red onions
- Julienned carrots
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Cucumbers
- Shredded cabbage
- Scallions
- Fried or soft-boiled eggs
- Sesame seeds
- Cilantro
3. Sauce (optional):
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, ginger, sugar, lime juice, and pepper flakes. Add steak and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Rinse rice under cold water. In a pot, add rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 18 minutes.
- Slice and prep vegetables and any toppings you’re using.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high. Sear steak in batches for 2–3 minutes per side. Let rest.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
- Build bowls with rice, steak, and toppings. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with sesame seeds or herbs.
Notes
- Let the steak rest before slicing to retain its juices. For a spicier bowl, add chili oil or crushed red pepper flakes. Mix and match toppings based on season or preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg