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Teriyaki Beef and Rice

One Pan Teriyaki Beef and Rice

A quick, flavorful, and nutritious one-pan meal with tender beef, savory teriyaki sauce, and perfectly cooked rice perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course / Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired / Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Beef (sirloin or ribeye) Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Japanese short-grain rice Or Calrose rice
  • 1/2 cup Teriyaki sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Vegetables Bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, green onions
  • 1 tbsp Cooking oil For searing beef
  • Water or broth Optional, for cooking rice if needed

Equipment

  • Large non-stick skillet or sauté pan with lid
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Optional: rice cooker, Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-step instructions:
    Marinate the Beef: Place thinly sliced beef in a bowl with ½ cup teriyaki sauce. Marinate at least 30 minutes.
      Sear the Beef: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove beef from marinade, let excess drip off, and sear 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Set aside.
        Cook the Rice: Add rice to the pan with remaining oil and beef juices. Pour in liquid (water, broth, or extra teriyaki sauce). Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender.
          Add Vegetables: Add harder vegetables first (carrots, bell peppers), then softer ones (snap peas, mushrooms) a few minutes later.
            Combine and Rest: Return seared beef to the pan. Cook briefly until heated through, then turn off heat and let rest, covered, for a few minutes.
              Serve: Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot. Garnish with green onions if desired.

                Notes

                Optional tips:
                • Rice can stick if pan or liquid ratio isn’t right.
                • Adjust sauce sweetness or saltiness to taste.
                • Can make ahead for meal prep; refrigerate or freeze.
                • Variations: add pineapple, make it spicy, low-carb, or gluten-free.