Teriyaki Beef Donburi Bowl
with Japanese Sesame Salad & Pickled Ginger
- Eggs
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Soy
- Wheat
- Wheat
- Gluten
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Milk
- Peanuts
- Almond
- Brazil nut
- Traces of Cashew
- Hazelnut
- Macadamia
- Pine Nut
- Pecan
- Pistachio
- Walnut
For our take on the Japanese 'donburi', we decided that it would only be right to lace tender beef strips with an umami teriyaki sauce. With an equally tasty Japanese style salad and a bed of fluffy rice, this dish gets 5 stars from us. Arigato!
Ingredients
1 packet
white rice
(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy)
1
carrot
1
cucumber
1 packet
mixed salad leaves
1 packet
sesame dressing
(Contains: Eggs, Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat May be present: Milk)
1 packet
beef strips
1 packet
teriyaki sauce
(Contains: Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat)
1 sachet
mixed sesame seeds
(Contains: Sesame May be present: Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pine Nut, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut)
1 packet
pickled ginger
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
1.25 cup
water
1 tsp
brown sugar
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Rinse and drain white rice. • Add the water to a medium saucepan and bring to the boil. • Add rice, stir, cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove pan from heat and keep covered until rice is tender and all the water is absorbed, 10 minutes.
TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam, so don't peek!
• Meanwhile, grate carrot. • Roughly chop cucumber. • In a large bowl, combine carrot, cucumber, mixed salad leaves and sesame dressing. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. • When oil is hot, cook beef strips, tossing, in batches, until browned and cooked through, 1-2 minutes. • Return all beef to pan, then add teriyaki sauce and the brown sugar and toss to combine.
TIP: Cooking the meat in batches over high heat helps it stay tender.
• Divide rice between bowls. • Top with Japanese sesame salad and teriyaki beef. Spoon over any remaining teriyaki sauce. • Garnish with mixed sesame seeds. • Serve with pickled ginger. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on July 2026- Flavour: The teriyaki and sesame flavours were widely enjoyed, with the pickled ginger a standout addition for many. Some found the teriyaki sauce quite strong or sweet, so adjusting the amount to taste is worth considering.
- Ease of prep: Most found this a genuinely quick and easy weeknight meal, with straightforward steps and minimal mess.
- Suggestions: Several reviewers noted the beef turned out chewy; cooking it in small batches over high heat and avoiding overcooking helps keep it tender. One reviewer suggested velveting the beef beforehand, and another recommended using short- or medium-grain rice for a more authentic Japanese-style result. A few also suggested adding a poached or soft-boiled egg, edamame beans, or extra garlic and ginger to round out the bowl.
- Leftovers: At least one reviewer noted the dish stored and reheated well after freezing.
- Portions: Several reviewers felt the beef quantity was on the small side, and a number cooking for four found the rice insufficient — cooking extra rice alongside is a practical fix.
