Savory Cheesy Beef Rice Bowl

A quick, satisfying meal of seasoned ground beef and fluffy eggs, crowned with a layer of gooey melted cheese and toasted black sesame seeds.

Ingredients

• 200 g ground beef
• 1/2 purple onion
• 2 large eggs
• 2 slices yellow cheese
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 0.5 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1.5 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 tsp black sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Heat the pan

   

   Add a small amount of cooking oil to your non-stick pan and heat it over medium heat. This creates a base for searing the beef evenly.

   Tip: Ensure the oil is evenly distributed across the bottom of the pan before adding ingredients.
2. 2Brown the beef

   

   Add the raw ground beef to the hot pan. Use a spatula to break it up as it cooks and stir-fry until the beef is browned and cooked through.

   Tip: Breaking the meat into smaller pieces helps it cook more evenly and develop a better texture.
3. 3Add the onions

   

   Once the ground beef is browned, add the diced purple onions to the pan. Sauté the onions with the beef until they become fragrant and start to soften.

   Tip: Cooking the onions with the beef allows the juices from the meat to infuse into the onion pieces for better flavor.
4. 4Incorporate the sauce

   

   Pour the pre-mixed sauce—made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, black pepper, salt, and sugar—over the beef and onion mixture. Stir everything well until the ingredients are evenly coated.

   Tip: Mixing the sauce ingredients in a small bowl beforehand ensures a consistent flavor profile throughout the dish.
5. 5Add beaten egg

   

   Pour the beaten egg mixture over the beef and sauce. Gently move it around so it coats the mixture, then cover the pan with a lid and simmer on low heat for 3 minutes.

   Tip: Use a low heat setting to ensure the eggs cook gently and become fluffy rather than tough.
6. 6Top with cheese

   

   Once the eggs are almost cooked, carefully place two slices of yellow cheese on top of the mixture. Cover the pan again and simmer for another minute until the cheese is melted.

   Tip: Covering the pan for this final minute traps the heat, helping the cheese melt perfectly over the beef and egg base.
7. 7Rest off heat

   

   Turn off the stove and let the covered pan sit undisturbed for a short moment. This allows the residual heat to finish melting the cheese gently while letting the savory sauce settle into the beef.

   Tip: Letting the dish rest off the heat prevents the bottom layer of eggs from overcooking and becoming unpleasantly tough.
8. 8Garnish and serve

   

   After the cheese has completely melted, remove the lid and sprinkle a generous amount of black sesame seeds over the top for added flavor and texture. Serve immediately while hot.

   Tip: The black sesame seeds add a nice nutty contrast to the rich, cheesy flavor.

Storage & Reheating

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