When I need a quick, hearty dinner, these teriyaki beef bowls with veggies and rice are one of my favorites. They come together in 20 minutes with just a few simple ingredients and lots of fresh veggies. The ground beef gets tossed in a quick, homemade teriyaki-style sauce that’s naturally gluten-free thanks to coconut aminos.
1 ½poundslean ground beefground turkey or chicken work as substitutes
½yellow oniondiced
1red bell pepperdiced
1small head of broccolichopped small
2scallionsdiced (whites and greens separated)
½cupcoconut aminossoy-free and gluten-free; sub with low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
1tablespoonhoneymaple syrup or brown sugar also work
1teaspoonapple cider vinegar
1inchfresh gingergrated
2garlic clovesminced
Cooked ricefor serving
Sesame seedsfor serving (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, for about 5–7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef to a bowl and set aside. Drain excess fat if needed.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
In the same pan, sauté onion, bell pepper, broccoli, and scallion whites for 6–8 minutes, until softened.
½ yellow onion, 1 red bell pepper, 1 small head of broccoli, 2 scallions
Whisk together coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl or measuring cup.
½ cup coconut aminos, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 inch fresh ginger, 2 garlic cloves
Return the beef to the pan, pour the sauce over top, and simmer for 5–6 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened and the veggies are tender.
Serve over rice and top with scallion greens and sesame seeds.
Cooked rice, Sesame seeds
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Notes
Use lean ground beef to avoid excess grease, or drain after cooking.
I like to chop the veggies into bite-sized pieces. If you like crunchy, more stir-fried veggies, keep them bigger or cut them even smaller if you want them to cook faster.