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Steak and Rice Recipe

Savory Steak and Rice Recipe for a Cozy Dinner Night

This Steak and Rice Recipe features a flavorful mentsuyu-marinated steak over buttery rice, perfect for a quick and comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 530
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 1 pound Sirloin steak Ribeye or flank steak can also be used.
  • to taste Sea salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce Low-sodium for a healthier option.
  • 1/4 cup Mentsuyu Blend of soy sauce, mirin, and dashi.
For the Rice
  • 2 cups Short-grain rice Medium-grain can be substituted.
  • 2 tablespoons Salted butter Use unsalted for more control.
Aromatic Boosters
  • 3 cloves Garlic Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger Ground ginger works in a pinch.
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
Garnishes and Finishing Touches
  • 2 stalks Green onions Chives can be substituted.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • cast-iron skillet
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the sirloin steak dry and season both sides with sea salt and black pepper. Let it sit for 20-30 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, mentsuyu, and minced garlic. Allow it to sit for a few minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add butter, and sauté minced ginger and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Cook short-grain rice according to package instructions and mix with garlic-ginger and mentsuyu marinade.
  5. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat, add sesame oil, and cook the marinated steak for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  6. In a separate pan, fry the flavored rice for about 5 minutes until it becomes slightly crispy.
  7. Serve the crispy rice in bowls, top with cubed steak, drizzle remaining mentsuyu, and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow steak to rest after cooking for optimal tenderness, and feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables.

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