One-Pot Sapporo Beef and Rice Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

A quick and flavorful beef and rice bowl inspired by Sapporo’s savory style, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal. This Japanese-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, uncooked Jasmine rice, beef broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup uncooked Jasmine rice
• 2 cups beef broth
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
• 3 sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef, break apart and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned with no pink remaining.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger to the beef, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup uncooked Jasmine rice, 2 cups beef broth, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp mirin. Bring to a boil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover skillet tightly and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the rice mixture and fluff with a fork.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 3 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving warm.