Flank Steak Bowl (Printable)
Tender marinated steak, fresh vegetables, and zesty sauce over fluffy rice for a satisfying meal.
# What You Need:
→ Beef & Marinade
01 - 1 1/4 lbs flank steak
02 - 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 tbsp honey
05 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Bowl Components
09 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
10 - 1 cup shredded carrots
11 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
12 - 1 cup cooked shelled edamame
13 - 1 avocado, sliced
14 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
15 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
16 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
→ Sauce
17 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
18 - 1 tbsp Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
19 - 1 tsp lime juice
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
02 - Place flank steak in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour marinade over the steak, ensuring it's evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours for enhanced flavor penetration.
03 - Remove steak from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached.
04 - Transfer cooked steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Slice thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
05 - While steak rests, combine mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well incorporated.
06 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, edamame, and avocado slices over the rice. Top with sliced steak.
07 - Drizzle spicy mayo sauce over each bowl. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade transforms budget friendly flank steak into something that tastes like it came from a high end grill
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but the bowl looks impressive enough for guests
02 -
- Slicing against the grain is the difference between tender steak and chewy disappointment
- Don't skip patting the steak dry before searing or you'll steam instead of caramelize
03 -
- Freeze the steak for 20 minutes before slicing to get paper thin strips
- Double the spicy mayo because you'll want to put it on everything