Sesame Rice Bowls with Soy Butter Veggies and Glazed Steak Skewers

These steak skewers bring the spirit of Japanese yakitori to your table, but with beef instead of chicken. Tender pieces of bavette steak are threaded onto skewers with bell pepper and scallions, then grilled and brushed with a savory-sweet sauce made from katsu sauce and sweet soy glaze. Served over toasted sesame rice, this dish is a satisfying twist on a classic.

Alongside the skewers, roasted broccoli and mushrooms are tossed in a simple soy butter sauce that adds richness and depth. The combination of textures and flavors-from the charred steak to the nutty rice and buttery vegetables-makes this meal feel special enough for a dinner party but easy enough for a weeknight.

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Ingredients

4 tablespoon Katsu SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Bavette SteakView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce BroccoliView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Button MushroomsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Soy SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 unit Wooden SkewersView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sesame SeedsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Bell PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust oven rack to top position (and middle for 4 servings). Preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry produce. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces. Trim and quarter mushrooms. Core, deseed and dice bell pepper into ½-inch pieces. Quarter lemon. Trim scallions and cut crosswise into ½-inch pieces. Place skewers in a shallow dish and cover with water to soak.
2. In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2½ cups for 4 servings) and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to low simmer. Cook until tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat. Meanwhile, heat a small dry pan over medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds and cook, stirring, until golden and fragrant, 2-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3. Toss broccoli, mushrooms and half the bell pepper on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes. (For 4 servings, divide between 2 sheets; roast on top and middle racks, swapping halfway.) Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine katsu sauce, sweet soy glaze, half the soy sauce and juice from one lemon wedge. Set aside.
4. Pat steak dry with paper towels and cut into ½-inch pieces. Thread steak, scallions and remaining bell pepper onto skewers, alternating. Season generously with salt and pepper.
5. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan (or grill pan) over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add skewers in a single layer and cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. During the last 2 minutes, brush a thin layer of yakitori sauce onto skewers. Meanwhile, place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, 25-30 seconds. Stir in remaining soy sauce and juice from one lemon wedge.
6. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper. Add roasted veggies to the bowl with soy butter and toss to coat. Divide rice between plates. Top with veggies and steak skewers. Drizzle with remaining yakitori sauce. Serve with remaining lemon wedges.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cut of steak?

Yes, sirloin or flank steak work well. Just cut into similar-sized pieces and adjust cooking time as needed.

Can I make this dish without skewers?

Absolutely. Cook the steak pieces, scallions and bell pepper directly in the pan, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

What can I substitute for katsu sauce?

Mix together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon ketchup and 1 teaspoon sugar as a quick substitute.