Description
Hibachi Bowls with Steak and Vegetables is a flavorful and balanced dish combining tender seared steak, sautéed vegetables, and a creamy Japanese-inspired steak sauce, all served over steamed rice. This recipe is perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal with rich umami flavors and a fresh, healthy vegetable component.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Vegetables
- 2 strip steaks, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 2 cups zucchini, diced
- 2 cups mushrooms, halved
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 smashed garlic cloves (for sautéing vegetables)
Japanese Steak Sauce
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1 cup avocado oil (for emulsifying)
Other
- Steamed rice, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Prepare your rice according to the package instructions, then set aside and keep warm until serving.
- Prepare the Japanese Steak Sauce: In a blender, combine toasted sesame seeds, chopped onion, garlic clove, soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, and mustard powder. Blend while slowly adding avocado oil to emulsify and create a creamy sauce. Set aside.
- Prep the Vegetables: Dice the white onion, dice the zucchini, and halve the mushrooms. Set these ingredients aside separately.
- Prep and Season Steak: Pat the strip steaks dry with a paper towel. Cut into 2-inch cubes, then season evenly with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, zucchini, mushrooms, and smashed garlic cloves. Sauté until vegetables are tender but still crisp, about 6 minutes. Remove garlic cloves after cooking.
- Sear the Steak: In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Add steak cubes and sear on each side for about 3 minutes until browned and cooked to desired doneness.
- Assemble the Bowls: Serve steamed rice in bowls, top with sautéed vegetables and seared steak cubes, and drizzle generously with the prepared Japanese steak sauce. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Remove the smashed garlic cloves after sautéing to avoid overpowering the flavor.
- Use avocado oil for a high smoke point and healthy fats.
- For more heat, add a pinch of chili flakes to the steak sauce or vegetables.
- Make sure to keep rice warm to maintain the best texture when serving.
- Steak can be substituted with chicken or tofu for variations.
