Beef Bowl and Gua Bao Variations
Beef Bowl and Gua Bao Variations
Ingredients
For the Quick Add Beef (Common Component)
- 400 grams beef, thinly sliced or diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
For the Beef Bowl Variation (2 servings)
- 250 grams long grain rice, cooked
- 50 grams red onion, thinly sliced
- 200 grams fine cut coleslaw (cabbage and carrot)
- 160 grams cucumber, sliced or diced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish, as needed
For the Beef Gua Bao Variation (2 servings)
- 6 Gua Bao steamed buns
- 100 grams fine cut coleslaw (cabbage and carrot)
- 60 grams cucumber, thinly sliced
- 30 grams red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the 'Quick Add Beef': In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced or diced beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well and let marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Cook the beef: Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
For the Beef Bowl Variation: Divide the cooked long grain rice between two bowls. Top each with half of the thinly sliced red onion, fine cut coleslaw, and sliced or diced cucumber. Add half of the cooked 'Quick Add Beef' to each bowl. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
For the Beef Gua Bao Variation: Steam the Gua Bao buns according to package instructions until soft and fluffy. This usually takes about 5-8 minutes in a steamer basket over boiling water.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Assemble the Gua Baos: Carefully open each steamed bun. Spread a thin layer of hoisin sauce inside each bun. Fill each bun with a portion of the fine cut coleslaw, thinly sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and the remaining 'Quick Add Beef'. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Beef Bowl and Gua Bao Variations
For the Quick Add Beef (Common Component)
- 400 grams beef, thinly sliced or diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
For the Beef Bowl Variation (2 servings)
- 250 grams long grain rice, cooked
- 50 grams red onion, thinly sliced
- 200 grams fine cut coleslaw (cabbage and carrot)
- 160 grams cucumber, sliced or diced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish, as needed
For the Beef Gua Bao Variation (2 servings)
- 6 Gua Bao steamed buns
- 100 grams fine cut coleslaw (cabbage and carrot)
- 60 grams cucumber, thinly sliced
- 30 grams red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the 'Quick Add Beef': In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced or diced beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well and let marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Cook the beef: Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
For the Beef Bowl Variation: Divide the cooked long grain rice between two bowls. Top each with half of the thinly sliced red onion, fine cut coleslaw, and sliced or diced cucumber. Add half of the cooked 'Quick Add Beef' to each bowl. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
For the Beef Gua Bao Variation: Steam the Gua Bao buns according to package instructions until soft and fluffy. This usually takes about 5-8 minutes in a steamer basket over boiling water.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Assemble the Gua Baos: Carefully open each steamed bun. Spread a thin layer of hoisin sauce inside each bun. Fill each bun with a portion of the fine cut coleslaw, thinly sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and the remaining 'Quick Add Beef'. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min