Japanese Beef Pilaf
A flavorful Japanese-inspired pilaf dish featuring beef and a blend of savory spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound beef (thinly sliced)sirloin or ribeye
- ●1 cup Japanese riceshort-grain rice
- ●1/4 cup peppergreen or red pepper
- ●2 tablespoons quick pilaf seasoningstore-bought or homemade
- ●2 tablespoons vegetable oilfor stir-frying
- ●1 small onionthinly sliced
- ●2 tablespoons soy sauceoptional
- ●1 tablespoon sugaroptional
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add beef and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until browned, then set aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, then add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add the pepper and cook for another minute, until the vegetables are tender.
- 5
Add the Japanese rice and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the pilaf seasoning, soy sauce, and sugar, then add to the rice mixture and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
- 7
Add the cooked beef back into the skillet and stir-fry for another minute, until the beef is coated in the pilaf seasoning mixture.
- 8
Transfer the pilaf mixture to a serving dish and serve hot.
- 9
Optional: garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.