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Adobo Ginger Beef Rice Bowl

Tender beef in adobo-ginger sauce over rice with quick cucumber pickles.

Vehicle

rice bowl

Inspiration

Venezuelan / Chinese

Flavor Profile

savory, tangy, umami

Meal Type

dinner

Protein

beef

Spice Level

medium

Texture

saucy

Difficulty

easy

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Servings

Flexible

Prep Style

meal-prep

Tags

rice-based, beef, weeknight, meal-prep

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Description

A bowl format for adobo flavors where ginger and cucumber keep the beef bright and balanced.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb beef sirloin, sliced thin
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cucumber, sliced

Preparation

  1. Quick-pickle cucumber with vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  2. Sear beef in oil; add garlic and ginger.
  3. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar; simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Taste and adjust salt.

Assembly

  1. Spoon rice into bowls.
  2. Top with adobo ginger beef and pickled cucumber.

Serving Suggestions

  • Finish with scallion.
  • Add chili oil if desired.

Notes or Variations

  • Ground beef can substitute for sliced beef.
  • Brown rice works well for meal prep.

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