Delicious Beef and Eggplant Rice Bowl Recipe
Nutritious Beef and Eggplant Rice Bowl That Even Picky Eaters Love
This beef and eggplant rice bowl is made with tender ground beef, perfect for kids who are hesitant to eat eggplant. Even children who usually dislike the texture of eggplant will gobble this up! The savory and slightly sweet sauce, combined with the eggplant and beef, makes it an irresistible dish that goes perfectly with rice. It’s also a great side dish option and a nutritious meal the whole family can enjoy.
Main Ingredients
- 1 eggplant
- 150g ground beef
- Generous amount of green onion
- 1/2 onion
- A little chives
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re going to make a super nutritious ‘Beef and Eggplant Rice Bowl’ that even picky eaters will love. This recipe is perfect for kids who usually avoid eggplant!
Step 2
First, let’s prepare the eggplant. Wash the eggplant thoroughly, remove the stem, and then slice it diagonally into thick pieces, about 1.5cm thick. Slicing them this way helps the sauce penetrate better and improves the texture.
Step 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of perilla oil in a pan over low heat. Add the chopped green onions and slowly sauté until they become lightly browned and fragrant, releasing their delicious aroma. Then, add the ground beef and stir-fry over medium-high heat.
Step 4
As the 150g of ground beef cooks, add the pre-measured seasonings: 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and optionally, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of cooking wine to eliminate any meat odor and flavor the beef. Stir-fry quickly over high heat to keep the juices locked in for maximum flavor.
Step 5
Once the beef is partially cooked, add the 1/2 onion, julienned into thick strips, and stir-fry together. Cook until the onion becomes translucent and releases its sweet aroma. Avoid overcooking the onion to maintain a pleasant bite in the finished dish.
Step 6
Finally, add the chopped chives and stir-fry briefly. Chives cook very quickly, so adding them at the end preserves their fresh flavor. Also, toss in 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds for a nutty finish.
Step 7
Just before turning off the heat, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a fragrant aroma. Your delicious stir-fried beef and eggplant is now ready!
Step 8
Spoon the freshly stir-fried beef and eggplant generously over a bowl of hot, fluffy rice. The combination of the savory sauce, tender eggplant, and flavorful beef will look incredibly appetizing nestled amongst the rice grains.
Step 9
And there you have it – a wonderful ‘Beef and Eggplant Rice Bowl’ is complete! Enjoy a delicious and healthy meal with your family.
