Hawaiian Teriyaki Beef Bowls Meal Prep
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Rice Base: If you haven’t already, cook your rice according to the package instructions. Jasmine rice works exceptionally well for this recipe due to its slightly floral aroma and fluffy texture. Once cooked, set it aside to cool slightly before assembling the bowls.
- Step 2: Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the pan to keep the meal light and healthy.
- Step 3: Sauté the Vegetables: Push the beef to one side of the skillet and add the diced red bell peppers. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften but still retain a bit of a crunch. Stir the peppers into the beef once they are ready.
- Step 4: Whisk the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, minced ginger, garlic, and cornstarch. Ensure the cornstarch is fully dissolved to prevent lumps in your sauce.
- Step 5: Simmer and Thicken: Pour the sauce over the beef and pepper mixture. Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes as the sauce simmers and thickens into a glossy glaze that coats the beef and fruit beautifully.
- Step 6: Assemble the Meal Prep Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among four airtight meal prep containers. Top each portion with a generous serving of the teriyaki beef and pineapple mixture. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for a professional finish.