Hoisin Beef Bowls
These Hoisin Beef Bowls are a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner made with savory ground beef, crisp vegetables, fluffy rice, and a rich sweet-and-savory hoisin sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy Asian-inspired beef bowl recipe is perfect for meal prep, busy evenings, and satisfying takeout-style meals at home.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 85/15 recommended
- 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 green onions sliced
- Sauce & Seasonings
- ⅓ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Pantry Staples
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral oil
- Salt if needed
- Sesame seeds for garnish optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice
- Cook rice according to package instructions if not already prepared. Set aside.
- Cook the Beef
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns.
- Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add Aromatics & Sauce
- Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
- Cook Vegetables
- Push beef to one side of the skillet (or remove temporarily).
- Add a small drizzle of oil if needed.
- Sauté broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Combine
- Stir vegetables into the beef mixture until evenly combined.
- Assemble Bowls
- Divide rice into serving bowls.
- Spoon hoisin beef and vegetables over rice.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overcook vegetables—keep them slightly crisp.
- Drain excess grease to avoid oily sauce.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more soy sauce if needed.
- Great for meal prep—store beef and rice separately.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free option.