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Asian beef bowls with rice, seasoned mince, and cabbage slaw in white bowls on a white timber background with fresh herbs and lime in natural light

Asian Beef Bowls with Crunchy Slaw

A quick 20 minute dinner with savoury beef mince, rice, and crunchy slaw finished with Kewpie mayo.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Keyword: asian beef bowls, Beef mince recipes, easy family meal, quick dinner, rice bowls
Servings: 4
Author: Kate Brodhurst

Ingredients

  • 500g lean beef mince
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger

SAUCE

  • 2 tablespoons kecap manis
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

SLAW

  • 4 cups finely shredded cabbage (I used a mixture of red & green)
  • 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup coriander, chopped
  • 1 long red chilli, thinly sliced or 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes

TO SERVE

  • Cooked rice
  • Kewpie mayonnaise
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Make Sauce: Combine all ingredients into a bowl and set aside.
  • Make Slaw: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, tossing well. Set aside.
  • Cook Beef: Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add the beef mince and cook, breaking up large lumps with a spoon, for 6-7 minutes or until well browned and lightly caramelised.
  • Add Sauce: Pour in the prepared sauce and cook, stirring, for a further 1-2 minutes or until thick and glossy.
  • Serve: Divide rice between serving bowls and top with mince and slaw. Drizzle with Kewpie mayonnaise and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

  1. Measurements: We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon = 5 ml, 1 tablespoon = 20 ml & 1 cup =  250 ml.
    Herbs: All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed.
    Vegetables: All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified.
  2. Browning the Mince: Cook the beef until well browned and lightly caramelised. This builds flavour and improves texture.
  3. Save Time: Use a pre cut coleslaw mix to speed things up. Look for a finely shredded mix.
  4. Heat Level: Adjust the chilli to suit your taste or leave it out for a mild version. Replace fresh chilli with a sprinkle of dried chilli flakes instead if desired.
  5. Kewpie Mayo: This adds a creamy, tangy finish that ties the whole dish together.