Asian Steak Bowl

Yesterday I came home from work and wanted to make something with steak. I had the very un-original idea to make burritos. A quick peak around the kitchen told me I didn't have my favorite items that I use when it's Mexican night - avocadoes and cilantro. I decided to make an un-stir fry. Why heat up the house when it's 95 degrees outside and there is a perfectly good grill outside.

I grabbed some soy sauce, hoison sauce, sesame oil, black pepper and dried chili peppers. I marinated asparagus and sliced onions in half of the sauce and 3 steaks in the other half. I grilled the asparagus, onions and steaks after an hour of marinating. While those were cooking, I make some sushi rice. When everything was done, I was trying to figure out the best way to plate everything. I grabbed some bowls out of the cupboard and layered the rice, veggies and steak.

My husband's reaction? "This is FUN!!"

After taking these pictures (and eating the evidence) I realize this would look a lot better with some soy sauce and toasted sesame seeds on top. That would taste pretty good, too! 

Asian Steak Bowls
Serves 4
3 medium steaks, approximately 5-6oz each
1/2 lb asparagus
1 head broccoli florets
1/2 onion, sliced
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons dried hot chili peppers
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil

1. In a small bowl, mix together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, peppers and sesame oil.
2. Place steaks in a shallow dish and add half of the marinade. Rub the marinade into the steaks . Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Place the asparagus and onions in a shallow bowl, place the broccoli in another bowl. Add the leftover marinade to both bowls and cover the veggies completely. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Cook 1 1/2 cups dry jasmin or sushi rice. Set aside.
5. Heat the grill on high. Grill steaks, asparagus and onions over high heat until the veggies are tender and the meat is medium rare.
6. While the steaks and other veggies are cooking, steam the broccoli until tender, approximately 5 minutes. Drain and add to a bowl.
7. Add the asparagus and onions to the broccoli bowl.
8. Slice the steaks to 1/4" thick bite size pieces.
9. Grab some deep cereal bowls. Layer the 1/4 of the rice, veggies and steak in the bowl. For extra flavor, drizzle some soy sauce over the top of each bowl and top with sesame seeds.