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30 Minute Vietnamese Beef and Crispy Rice Bowl Recipe

30 Minute Vietnamese Beef and Crispy Rice Bowl Recipe

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Enjoy a flavor-packed Vietnamese-inspired meal with this quick and easy recipe for a Beef and Crispy Rice Bowl. Tender beef cubes are marinated in a savory-sweet sauce and served over crispy rice, topped with a colorful array of vegetables and herbs.

Ingredients

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For the Beef:

  • 1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin or flank steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 1/4 cup sesame or extra virgin olive oil

For the Bowl:

  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup shredded radicchio or purple cabbage
  • 4 carrots, shredded or cut into ribbons
  • 1 Persian cucumber, sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil and/or mint, roughly chopped
  • Chopped peanuts, for serving

Instructions

  1. Season the Steak: Season the steak with black pepper.
  2. Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, mix oyster sauce, honey, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Add the beef and coat well.
  3. Cook the Rice: Heat oil in a skillet, add rice, season with salt, and cook until golden brown.
  4. Cook the Beef: Cook marinated beef in the skillet until browned. Add sauce and water, simmer until thickened.
  5. Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice among bowls, top with vegetables, beef, and sauce. Garnish with lime, green onions, herbs, and peanuts. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize the vegetables in the bowl based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
  • Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less crushed red pepper flakes.
  • For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the beef with tofu or tempeh.

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Keywords: Vietnamese, Beef Bowl, Crispy Rice, Quick Dinner