Beef Rice Bowl with Bok Choy


INGREDIENTS

  • 2 1/2 tsp. sugar

  • 2 1/2 tsp. chile paste

  • 2 1/2 tsp. fish sauce

  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce

  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic

  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

  • 2 Tbsp. canola oil (divided)

  • 12 oz. ground beef

  • 3 baby bok choy (small, cut lengthwise into quarters)

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 cup white rice (or cooked brown)

  • Sriracha hot sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions.

  2. Make the Sauce: Whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl: Sugar, Thai Chile Paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes.

  3. Stir-fry the Ground Beef: Heat oil in a large heavy skillet or wok and cook the beef over high heat until it's no longer pink, 2 minutes or so. Add the sauce to the pan and cook for 30-40 seconds more. Transfer the meat mixture to a bowl and tent with foil to keep warm.

  4. Stir-fry the bok choy for 2 minutes or so and add it to the bowl with the beef. 

  5. Fry the eggs in the same pan.

  6. Serve:  Divide the between four bowls, and top with ground beef, bok choy and a fried egg. If you want more heat, add a splash of Sriracha.

Haley Smith