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Sweet and Sticky Hoisin Beef Rice Bowls

This Sweet and Sticky Hoisin Beef Rice Bowls recipe is bursting with bold Asian flavors and comes together in under 30 minutes for a quick, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound beef sirloin thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • sesame seeds toasted

Equipment

  • Sharp chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Non-stick skillet or wok
  • Grater
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Rice cooker or pot

Method
 

Prepare Your Ingredients
  1. Slice beef sirloin against the grain into thin strips. Slice red bell pepper into thin strips and trim snap peas. Mince garlic cloves and grate ginger. Have cooked jasmine rice ready.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
Cook the Beef
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring to sear. Stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through.
Add Vegetables and Sauce
  1. Add sliced red bell pepper and snap peas to the skillet with beef. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Pour in hoisin sauce mixture and toss everything together. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef and veggies.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Divide jasmine rice between serving bowls. Spoon sweet and sticky hoisin beef and vegetable mixture over rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For a thicker glaze, add a teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with water to the sauce and cook until thickened.
  • Adjust honey amount to control sweetness to your preference.
  • Always slice beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
  • Add red pepper flakes or chili oil for a spicy kick if desired.
  • Use pre-grated ginger or jarred minced garlic to save prep time, ensuring freshness.