Description
Hearty teriyaki beef casserole promises comfort with Japanese-inspired flavors melding tender meat and savory rice. Families will savor this simple, satisfying meal that delivers rich umami notes and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 flank steak
- 1 egg
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (snow peas, broccoli, sprouts), stir-fried or steamed
- 1.5 cups peas and carrots, from a steam bag
- 3 tbsps soy sauce
- 1.5 cups teriyaki sauce, divided
- ½ tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ tsp granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 cups rice, cooked and dried out (preferably 1–3 days old)
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Craft a robust teriyaki sauce and immerse the flank steak completely, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply. Refrigerate for optimal marination.
- Rice Foundation: Heat cooking oil in a skillet, toast rice until slightly golden, then integrate soy sauce, brown sugar, white sugar, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir thoroughly to create a fragrant base.
- Vegetable Integration: Fold steamed vegetables into the seasoned rice, ensuring even distribution of textures and flavors.
- Protein Searing: Extract marinated steak from refrigerator, slice into thin strips, and caramelize in a blazing hot skillet until edges develop a rich, crisp exterior.
- Egg Accent: Whisk egg in a separate pan, cook until set, then slice into delicate pieces.
- Casserole Assembly: Transfer rice-vegetable mixture and seared steak into a baking dish. Scatter egg pieces across the surface and drizzle with additional teriyaki sauce.
- Oven Transformation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake casserole until top achieves a golden, slightly crisp appearance, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Serving Finale: Remove from oven and garnish with an extra teriyaki sauce drizzle for enhanced flavor complexity. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Marinate with Care: Allow steak to soak in teriyaki sauce for at least 2-4 hours to maximize flavor absorption and tenderize the meat.
- Prevent Rice Clumping: Rinse rice before cooking and use a fork to fluff, ensuring separate, fluffy grains that mix perfectly with other ingredients.
- Sear for Flavor Lock: Use high heat when cooking steak strips to create a caramelized exterior that seals in moisture and intensifies beef’s natural taste.
- Temperature Timing: Let casserole rest 5-10 minutes after baking to allow flavors to settle and make serving easier without falling apart.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg