Sriracha Mayo Beef Bowls with Sesame Glaze and Crispy Onions

Bowls have become a staple for quick, customizable meals and this version is fully loaded. Buttery jasmine rice infused with lime zest is topped with savory ground beef and tender carrots in a sweet sesame-soy glaze. A drizzle of spicy Sriracha mayo adds a kick, while crispy fried onions and fresh cilantro provide the perfect crunch and freshness.

This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Feel free to adjust the Sriracha to your heat preference and enjoy a bowl that’s as satisfying as it is flavorful.

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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 LimeView 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

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. 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.
2. While rice cooks, wash and dry produce. Zest and quarter lime. Roughly chop cilantro. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with Sriracha to taste.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and a big pinch of salt. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned, 3-4 minutes. Stir in shredded carrots, sesame dressing, 2½ TBSP sweet soy glaze (5 TBSP for 4 servings) and ½ tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4). Cook until carrots are softened, beef is cooked through and sauce has thickened, 2-4 minutes more. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat.
4. Fluff rice with a fork; stir in lime zest and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper. Divide rice between bowls; top with beef mixture and any remaining sauce from pan. Drizzle with Sriracha mayo. Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef?

Yes, ground turkey or chicken works well as a substitute. Cook until no longer pink and follow the same instructions.

Is there a gluten-free option for the sweet soy glaze?

Sweet soy glaze typically contains wheat. Look for a gluten-free soy glaze or substitute with tamari mixed with a little sugar.

Can I make this recipe vegetarian?

Absolutely! Replace the ground beef with crumbled tofu or your favorite plant-based ground meat alternative. Adjust cooking time as needed.