Beef Pepper Rice Recipe
Beef Pepper Rice is a sizzling, flavorful dish inspired by Japanese teppanyaki-style cooking. Featuring tender beef slices, fragrant garlic butter rice, and a bold peppery sauce, this quick and easy meal is perfect for lunch or dinner. The best part? It’s cooked in just one pan for minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
For the Beef & Rice:
- 200 g 7 oz thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin)
- 2 cups cooked rice preferably day-old for better texture
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp corn optional, for sweetness
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tsp black pepper or to taste
- ½ tsp salt
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin or honey as a substitute
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp sesame oil
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, minced garlic, sugar, and sesame oil. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Beef
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the thinly sliced beef and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until slightly browned but still tender.
- Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
Step 3: Sauté the Rice
- In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter and add the cooked rice.
- Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the rice absorbs the butter and becomes slightly crispy.
- Add the corn and mix well.
Step 4: Assemble the Dish
- Place the cooked rice in the center of the pan.
- Arrange the seared beef around the rice.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and rice.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
- Serve immediately while sizzling hot! Mix everything together before eating for the best flavor.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 620
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Protein: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg