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Soy-Ginger Beef & Bok Choy

with Rice, Marinated Cucumbers & Peanuts

25 MIN

4 Servings

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with Ground Beef

From the Test Kitchen

Aromatic flavors abound in this dish, which features rich beef and crisp bok choy cooked in a mixture of garlic, scallion, ginger, and soy sauce. It all gets served over a bed of fluffy white rice, and drizzled with a vibrant sauce made from roasted garlic onion dressing, rice vinegar, and more.
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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

750 Cals (est.)

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ingredients

18 oz Ground Beef
1 cup Long Grain White Rice
2 Tbsps Hoisin Sauce
15 oz Baby Bok Choy
2 Persian Cucumbers
2 Scallions
1 Tbsp Mirin (Salted Cooking Wine)
⅓ cup East Asian-Style Sautéed Aromatics
2 Tbsps Soy Sauce
6 Tbsps Roasted Peanuts
2 Tbsps Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
3 Tbsps Roasted Garlic Onion Or Sesame Dressing

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1 Cook the rice

Carefully rinse the rice (sifting through for any impurities). Drain thoroughly. In a medium pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, half the sautéed aromatics, and 2 cups of water. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.

2 Prepare the ingredients & marinate the cucumbers

Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the root ends of the bok choy; thinly slice crosswise. Roughly chop the peanuts. Halve the cucumbers lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise. Thinly slice the scallions. In a bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, sliced scallions, and mirin; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

3 Cook the beef & bok choy

In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat the remaining sautéed aromatics on medium- high until hot. Add the beef; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently and breaking the meat apart with a spoon, 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Carefully drain off and discard any excess oil. Add the soy sauce (carefully, as the liquid may splatter) and sliced bok choy. Cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bok choy is softened and the beef is browned and cooked through. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

4 Make the sauce & serve your dish

In a bowl, combine the dressing, vinegar, mayonnaise, hoisin sauce, and 1 teaspoon of water. Serve the cooked rice topped with the cooked beef and bok choy and sauce. Garnish with the marinated cucumbers (including any liquid) and chopped peanuts. Enjoy!