Sesame Soy Ground Beef Bowls with Jasmine Rice and Sriracha Mayo

Bowls have become a staple of modern dinners and for good reason: they’re endlessly customizable and satisfying. This version piles buttery jasmine rice with savory ground beef and tender carrots, then finishes with a spicy sriracha mayo, crispy fried onions and fresh cilantro. Every bite is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ready in just 20 minutes, these beef bowls are ideal for busy weeknights. The combination of sweet soy glaze, sesame dressing and sriracha mayo creates a deliciously complex sauce that coats every ingredient. Top it all off with crunchy fried onions for that irresistible finish.

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Ingredients

4 ounce Shredded CarrotsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Sesame DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SrirachaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions. Once done, stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper. Keep covered.
2. While the rice cooks, heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add the shredded carrots to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in the sweet soy glaze and sesame dressing. Cook for another minute until everything is well coated and heated through.
4. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and sriracha to make the sriracha mayo. Set aside.
5. To serve, divide the buttered jasmine rice among bowls. Top with the beef and carrot mixture. Drizzle with sriracha mayo, then sprinkle with crispy fried onions and chopped cilantro.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different protein instead of ground beef?

Yes, ground pork, chicken or turkey work well in this recipe. Adjust cooking time as needed.

What can I substitute for sweet soy glaze?

You can mix 3 tablespoons soy sauce with 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar as a quick substitute.

Is there a way to make this dish gluten-free?

Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of sweet soy glaze and check that your crispy fried onions are gluten-free.