Sesame Soy Beef Bowls with Buttery Rice and Sriracha Mayo

Bowls have become a staple for quick and satisfying meals, and this version is fully loaded with flavor. Tender ground beef is glazed in a sweet and savory sesame-soy sauce, paired with buttery jasmine rice and roasted carrots, then finished with a creamy, spicy sriracha mayo drizzle.

This customizable combo of carbs, protein, and veggies comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner. Each bite is a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy—you’ll be totally bowled over.

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Ingredients

4 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon SrirachaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Sesame OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce Shredded CarrotsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

20 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 teaspoon White Wine VinegarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Salt, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Vegetable OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Pepper, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry produce. In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve. Meanwhile, trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with sriracha to taste. Stir in water 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat half the sesame oil (you’ll use the rest in the next step) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add carrots and scallion whites; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Transfer to a second small bowl and cover to keep warm.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in the pan used for carrots over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned, 3-5 minutes. Tip: If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out. Stir in sweet soy glaze, half the vinegar (all for 4 servings), and remaining sesame oil. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce has thickened and beef is cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
4. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in 1 tablespoon butter (2 tablespoons for 4 servings); season with salt and pepper. Divide rice between bowls; top with carrots and sesame soy beef. Drizzle with sriracha mayo and sprinkle with scallion greens. Serve.

Useful Cookware

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Small bowl

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Small pot

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Large pan

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Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different protein instead of ground beef?

Yes, ground turkey, chicken, or even crumbled tofu would work well. Adjust cooking time as needed.

How can I make this dish gluten-free?

Use a gluten-free soy sauce or tamari in place of the sweet soy glaze, and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free.

Can I prepare the components ahead of time?

Absolutely. Cook the rice, prepare the sriracha mayo, and cook the beef and carrots separately. Store in the fridge and reheat when ready to assemble.