Savory Beef and Eggplant Rice Bowl: A Simple, Delicious One-Dish Meal
Recipe for Delicious Beef and Eggplant Rice Bowl
Create a fantastic one-dish meal by stir-frying flavorful eggplant and topping it over rice. This recipe combines tender eggplant with savory beef for a meal that’s both satisfying and quick to prepare.
Main Ingredients- 2 bowls of cooked rice
- 150g ground beef
- 1 eggplant
- 1 bell pepper
- 1/2 zucchini
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
Stir-fry Seasoning- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s marinate the ground beef. In a bowl, combine 150g of ground beef with 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oligosaccharide, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp chopped scallions, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well with your hands and let it marinate for about 10 minutes. This step significantly enhances the beef’s flavor.
Step 2
While the beef is marinating, prepare the vegetables. Wash the eggplant thoroughly, remove the stems, and slice it diagonally about 0.5cm thick. Then, cut each slice in half to create bite-sized pieces. Slice the zucchini into half-moon shapes, about 0.5cm thick. Remove the seeds from the bell pepper and slice it into strips of similar thickness. Cutting the vegetables uniformly helps them cook evenly.
Step 3
Now, let’s start stir-frying! Heat 1 Tbsp of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated ground beef, breaking it up with your cooking utensil so it doesn’t clump. Stir-fry until the beef is browned on the outside.
Step 4
Once the beef is almost cooked through, add the sliced zucchini and eggplant to the pan. Continue to stir-fry. Eggplant tends to absorb oil, so cooking over medium heat rather than high heat is recommended. Cook until the eggplant becomes translucent and starts to soften.
Step 5
When the zucchini and eggplant are about half-cooked and tender, add the julienned bell pepper. Bell peppers lose their crispness if overcooked, so adding them near the end and stir-frying briefly is best for maintaining their texture.
Step 6
Once all the vegetables are tender, it’s time to add the seasoning for the stir-fry. Pour in 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide, and 1 Tbsp sesame oil. Stir quickly to combine everything with the ingredients. The mixture should become glossy and very fragrant.
Step 7
The final step! Spoon the delicious beef and eggplant stir-fry generously over a bowl of warm rice. For an extra touch, sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy this hearty and flavorful beef and eggplant rice bowl, perfect for the whole family!
