Hearty Ground Beef and Eggplant Over Rice
Hearty Ground Beef and Eggplant Over Rice
A Delicious One-Bowl Meal! Soft Eggplant and Ground Beef Over Rice Recipe
This satisfying rice bowl combines the tender texture of eggplant with flavorful ground beef, creating a perfectly balanced and delicious meal. It’s a recipe that’s not only simple but also packed with nutrition, making it an excellent choice for kids’ meals or as a packed lunch for students. Enjoy a hearty and delicious meal with this easy-to-make Ground Beef and Eggplant Over Rice!
Main Ingredients- 2 eggplants
- 1 pack ground beef (approx. 150-200g)
Eggplant Seasoning- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or sugar)
- 1 Tbsp water
Beef Seasoning- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or sugar)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 handfuls chopped green onion (or sliced green onion)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or sugar)
- 1 Tbsp water
Beef Seasoning- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or sugar)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 handfuls chopped green onion (or sliced green onion)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the 2 eggplants thoroughly under running water. Trim off both ends cleanly, then cut each eggplant in half lengthwise.
Step 2
Slice each eggplant half into 4-5 pieces. Aim for bite-sized pieces, not too thin.
Step 3
Make cuts into the eggplant pieces, both on the top and bottom sides. Creating a honeycomb pattern with shallow cuts will help the seasoning penetrate better and result in a softer texture.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the beef seasoning. In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp oyster sauce, 1 Tbsp mirin, 1 Tbsp corn syrup, and 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic. Mix well until combined.
Step 5
Add the ground beef to the prepared seasoning mixture. Gently mix with your hands, ensuring the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the meat. Marinating for a short while will enhance the flavor.
Step 6
Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped green onions and sauté until fragrant, infusing the oil with their flavor. Then, add the seasoned ground beef. Break up any clumps and cook until browned.
Step 7
Heat another wide pan over medium heat. Place the eggplant slices in the pan and cook until golden brown on one side. Flip the eggplant and cook the other side. When flipping, add another 1 Tbsp of olive oil around the edges of the pan to help the eggplant cook evenly and stay moist.
Step 8
Once the eggplant is mostly cooked, add the eggplant seasoning ingredients directly into the pan: 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp fish sauce, 1 Tbsp mirin, 1 Tbsp corn syrup, and 2 Tbsp water. (The original recipe suggested 1 Tbsp water, but adding a bit more can help create a nice sauce for the eggplant.)
Step 9
Bring the eggplant seasoning to a gentle simmer. Once bubbling, carefully place the cooked ground beef on top of the eggplant. Let it simmer together, allowing the sauce to meld with both the eggplant and the beef.
Step 10
Finally, finely chop 2-3 green onions for garnish (you can skip this if you don’t have them). Serve the warm rice in a bowl, arrange the simmered eggplant and beef mixture attractively on top, and sprinkle with the chopped green onions. Your delicious Ground Beef and Eggplant Over Rice is ready to enjoy!
Step 11
Spoon a generous portion of freshly cooked rice into a bowl. Top it with the well-simmered eggplant and ground beef mixture. Finish with a sprinkle of the finely chopped green onions as a garnish. Enjoy your hearty and nutritious rice bowl!
