High-Protein Teriyaki Beef Bowl with Shiitake & Bok Choy

Ingredients

• 200g Raw beef top round
• 75g White rice, long grain, raw
• 150g Shiitake mushroom
• 200g Raw bok choy

Method

1. 1Cook rice: Combine 75g white rice with 150ml water in a rice cooker or pot. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with fork.
2. 2Prepare beef: Remove 200g beef top round from packaging. Pat dry with paper towels. Slice against the grain into thin strips (about 1/4-inch thick) for better texture and quicker cooking. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
3. 3Make teriyaki sauce: While rice cooks, combine in a small bowl: 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin or honey, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder, and 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
4. 4Prepare vegetables: Clean shiitake mushrooms and slice into 1/4-inch strips (about 150g). Wash bok choy and chop into 2-inch pieces (about 200g). Keep mushrooms and bok choy separate.
5. 5Sear beef: Heat a non-stick skillet or wok over high heat (400-450°F). Spray with cooking spray. Once hot, add beef strips in a single layer. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Do not overcrowd pan—work in batches if needed. Transfer cooked beef to a plate.
6. 6Cook mushrooms: Using the same hot skillet, add sliced shiitake mushrooms. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and tender. Mushrooms should release moisture and become slightly caramelized.
7. 7Add greens: Add chopped bok choy to the skillet with mushrooms. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until bok choy is tender-crisp (leaves should be wilted but stems still have slight crunch). Do not overcook.
8. 8Combine and glaze: Return beef strips to the skillet with vegetables. Pour teriyaki sauce over everything. Toss quickly for 30-60 seconds over heat until beef is coated and sauce is warmed through (do not cook longer or beef will toughen).
9. 9Plate: Divide cooked rice into a large bowl. Top with teriyaki beef and vegetable mixture. Pour any remaining sauce from the pan over the bowl. Serve immediately while hot.
10. 10**Pro Tips:** For extra flavor, add a pinch of sesame seeds or a drizzle of sesame oil to the finished bowl. If you prefer more vegetables, add up to 100g additional bok choy without significantly changing macros.