Beef Meal Bowl with Grains (Print View)
Flavorful bowl featuring marinated beef, cooked grains, and crisp vegetables with tangy dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef and Marinade
01 - 1.1 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tsp ground black pepper
→ Grains
07 - 1 cup brown rice, quinoa, or farro
08 - 2 cups water or broth
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Vegetables
10 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
13 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
14 - 2 carrots, julienned
→ Dressing
15 - 3 tbsp olive oil
16 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
17 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
18 - 1 tsp honey
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Optional Toppings
20 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
21 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or mint)
22 - 1 avocado, sliced
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Rinse the rice, quinoa, or farro under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine grains, water or broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender (about 20 minutes for rice or quinoa, 30 minutes for farro). Fluff with a fork and set aside.
02 - In a bowl, mix soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add the beef slices, toss to coat, and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and just cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest.
04 - While the beef cooks, prepare all vegetables as directed—slice bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, julienne carrots, and wash greens.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
06 - Divide the cooked grains among four bowls. Top each with spinach or greens, bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and sliced beef.
07 - Drizzle with dressing and garnish with sesame seeds, herbs, and avocado slices if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get that satisfying restaurant quality grain bowl without spending fifteen dollars per serving
- Everything can be prepped ahead and assembled in minutes when hunger hits
- The homemade dressing makes even simple vegetables taste remarkable
02 -
- Slice your beef against the grain into thin strips or it will turn tough and chewy no matter how carefully you cook it
- Let the cooked beef rest for at least five minutes before slicing to keep all the juices inside
- The grains continue absorbing liquid as they sit so slightly undercook them if making ahead
03 -
- Pat your beef completely dry before marinating for better searing and more flavor absorption
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes to bring out their natural oils and aroma