Hoisin Soy Beef Bowls (with Two Rice Options)

I got the idea for this recipe from the Salt & Lavender website (well worth a visit). Over the course of the summer, I've started to throw in whatever comes in the CSA box (or whatever I find in the crisper drawer) - red peppers, green peppers, zucchini, jalapeno. Will loves it so I've decided it's up for dinner tonight. Putting it here so I don't have to go searching every time I want to make it! I like to serve this over rice so I have also included my brown rice (thanks to Food52) and basmati rice recipes below so they are all together.

Hoisin Soy Beef Bowls

1 pound extra lean ground beef
1 tablespoon (packed) brown sugar
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (or to taste)
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup of chopped vegetables (ex. red pepper, zucchini, green pepper)

Sliced scallions for garnish

Shake together brown sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sriracha ginger, and garlic. 

Sauté ground beef in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up. Once the beef is cooked through, reduce the heat to medium and stir in the sauce mix. Then add vegetables and stir fry until they are tender crisp. 

Garnish with scallions (and/or other things you like)

Baked Brown Rice

1 1/2 c medium or short grained brown rice
2 1/2 c water
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp kosher salt

Preheat oven to 375F.
Pour rice into an 8 inch square glass baking dish.
Bring water, butter, and salt to a boil in a covered saucepan. Pour it over the rice, stir, and cover tightly with foil.

Bake for 1 hour. Uncover, fluff with a fork, and serve.

Simplest Basmati

1 c basmati rice
oil
1 3/4 c water
1/2 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350F. 

Saute rice in a little oil until some grains are translucent. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and bake for 17 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving. Can add in toasted pine nuts and/or herbs or other extras prior to serving. Perfect every time.