Beef Pepper Rice
Beef Pepper Rice is a crowd-pleasing dish inspired by the sizzling hotplate meals of Japanese teppanyaki-style restaurants. Tender slices of beef or lamb are stir-fried with sweet-savory pepper sauce, fragrant garlic, and golden corn, then tossed over a bowl of steaming rice with a pat of butter. It’s quick, comforting, and bursting with umami.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare Aromatics
Finely dice about half a knob of ginger. Do the same for a generous handful of garlic — more is better in this dish. Chop green onions and set aside for garnish.
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Make the Sweet-Savory Pepper Sauce
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½ cup mirin
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½ cup sake
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¼ cup soy sauce
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tsp honey (or sugar)
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1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper (adjust for spice level)
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Cook the Sauce
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Sauté the ginger for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
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Pour in the prepared sauce mixture.
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Let simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened and aromatic. Set aside.
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Sizzle the Rice and Meat
In a hot wok or skillet:
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Add a serving of warm rice directly to the center.
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Arrange the thinly sliced beef or lamb around the rice.
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Pour the cooked sauce over the meat and rice.
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Add corn and a tablespoon of butter (optional but enhances flavor).
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Stir-fry everything together until the meat reaches your desired doneness and the sauce coats every grain.
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Garnish and Serve
Top with chopped green onions and serve immediately while sizzling hot.
