Beef Rice Balls

These delicious beef rice balls combine the rich savory flavor of ground beef with the soft fluffy texture of cooked rice and quinoa making them incredibly satisfying to eat. The bright tangy taste from pickled daikon adds a delightful contrast while light soy sauce and cumin powder enhance the overall depth and warmth of the […]

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Prep
18m
Cook
30m
Total
48m
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
2/5
Cuisine
Chinese

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Beef Rice Balls

Ingredient Amount
ground beef 250g
rice and quinoa (cooked) 1 pot
pickled daikon (sushi yellow radish) 4 pieces
mirin, beef bouillon powder to taste
seasoned seaweed strips, white sesame seeds to taste
light soy sauce, cumin powder, sesame oil to taste
garlic powder to taste
  • ground beef250g
  • rice and quinoa (cooked)1 pot
  • pickled daikon (sushi yellow radish)4 pieces
  • mirin, beef bouillon powderto taste
  • seasoned seaweed strips, white sesame seedsto taste
  • light soy sauce, cumin powder, sesame oilto taste
  • garlic powderto taste

Cooking StepsHow to cook Beef Rice Balls step by step

  1. Beef Rice Balls
    Step 1

    Cook a pot of rice with quinoa first.

  2. Beef Rice Balls
    Step 2

    Place the pickled sushi yellow radish into a food processor.

  3. Beef Rice Balls
    Step 3

    Process into fine pieces and set aside.

  4. Beef Rice Balls
    Step 4

    Add the ground beef to a pan without any oil.

  5. Beef Rice Balls
    Step 5

    Stir-fry until the beef changes color, drain off excess fat, then add mirin and cook until the liquid evaporates.

  6. Beef Rice Balls
    Step 6

    Add light soy sauce, beef bouillon powder, and garlic powder. Sprinkle cumin powder right before removing from heat.

  7. Beef Rice Balls
    Step 7

    Transfer the cooked beef to a plate.

  8. Beef Rice Balls
    Step 8

    Add the cooked rice and quinoa.

  9. Beef Rice Balls
    Step 9

    Add the minced pickled radish.

  10. Beef Rice Balls
    Step 10

    Drizzle in sesame oil and mix well.

  11. Beef Rice Balls
    Step 11

    Add seasoned seaweed strips and white sesame seeds, continue mixing evenly.

  12. Beef Rice Balls
    Step 12

    Press into shape using a rice ball mold and serve.

Beef Rice Balls

These delicious beef rice balls combine the rich savory flavor of ground beef with the soft fluffy texture of cooked rice and quinoa making them incredibly satisfying to eat. The bright tangy taste from pickled daikon adds a delightful contrast while light soy sauce and cumin powder enhance the overall depth and warmth of the […]

Ingredients

  • 250g ground beef
  • 1 pot rice and quinoa (cooked)
  • 4 pieces pickled daikon (sushi yellow radish)
  • to taste mirin, beef bouillon powder
  • to taste seasoned seaweed strips, white sesame seeds
  • to taste light soy sauce, cumin powder, sesame oil
  • to taste garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Cook a pot of rice with quinoa first.

  2. Place the pickled sushi yellow radish into a food processor.

  3. Process into fine pieces and set aside.

  4. Add the ground beef to a pan without any oil.

  5. Stir-fry until the beef changes color, drain off excess fat, then add mirin and cook until the liquid evaporates.

  6. Add light soy sauce, beef bouillon powder, and garlic powder. Sprinkle cumin powder right before removing from heat.

  7. Transfer the cooked beef to a plate.

  8. Add the cooked rice and quinoa.

  9. Add the minced pickled radish.

  10. Drizzle in sesame oil and mix well.

  11. Add seasoned seaweed strips and white sesame seeds, continue mixing evenly.

  12. Press into shape using a rice ball mold and serve.

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