Teriyaki Beef Mince with Rice
A quick and flavour-packed dish of savoury-sweet teriyaki beef mince served over fluffy rice. Simple, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Teriyaki Beef
- 500g beef mince
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin or sweet cooking wine
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar (optional)
- 1 tsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water
For the Rice
- 200g jasmine or long-grain rice
- 400ml water
- Salt, to taste
To Finish
- Spring onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
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Step 1
Cooking Instructions
Cook the Rice
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Step 2
Rinse the rice under cold water.
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Step 3
Place in a saucepan with the water and salt.
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Step 4
Bring to the boil, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until tender.
Brown the Beef
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Step 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
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Step 6
Add the beef mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
Build the Sauce
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Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Step 8
Add the soy sauce, mirin, sugar or honey, and rice vinegar if using.
Thicken
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Step 9
Pour in the cornflour slurry and stir well.
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Step 10
Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce is glossy and coats the beef.
Serve
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Step 11
Spoon the teriyaki beef over the rice.
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Step 12
Finish with spring onions and sesame seeds.
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