Pepper Lunch Recipe: Beef Pepper Rice

Pepper lunch is a traditional Japanese restaurant franchise that is very popular. It is not necessarily a fast food chain, but a much more high quality food chain. Hot skillet plates are heated up to high temperatures and then loaded with cooked rice, thinly sliced meat, special sauce and veggies. The coolest part about the beef pepper rice is that the ingredients are raw and you can watch them cook right in front of you.

If you want to cook this pepper lunch recipe at home, look no further than here!

Recipe For Pepper Lunch – Everything You Need To Know:

This pepper lunch recipe is easy to make and comes together fairly quickly. There is an irresistible balance of sweet and savory that will make you want this dish everyday. It is made up of three main ingredients: rice, sliced beef and sauce.

Pepper Lunch Ingredients

• 3 Cups Cooked Rice: Rice is one of the main ingredients in this pepper lunch recipe. While preparing the recipe, use a rice cooker to cook the rice. Jasmine rice is preferred.
• 4 tsp Maple Syrup: Maple syrup is a part of the sauce used in the original pepper lunch recipe. It gives the sauce a delicious glaze.
• 4 tsp Soy Sauce: Soy sauce gives the beef pepper rice a nice tangy touch and balances the flavor of the maple syrup perfectly.
• 2 tsp Mirin: Mirin is a traditional Japanese sweet rice wine. It gives this beef pepper rice recipe the sweet yet tangy richness associated to it.
• 2 tsp Water: Water gives the sauce for beef pepper rice moisture as well as texture.
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder: Garlic powder seasoning gives the beef pepper rice a unique taste.
• 1/2 tsp Onion Powder: Onion powder is preferred in this recipe, but you can also use fresh onions.
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper: Use black pepper as seasoning according to your taste.
• 1 lb Sliced Beef: Sliced beef is preferred in this pepper lunch recipe as it reduces the preparation time as well as the cooking time.
• 1 tbsp Oil: Add a splash of oil to the skillet to help brown the beef.
• 2 tbsp Butter: Unsalted butter is used in this pepper lunch recipe. It gives the beef pepper rice a rich and slightly buttery flavor.
• 1/4 cup Sliced Scallions: The more the scallions, the better for this recipe.
• 1/4 cup Sweet Corn: You can use canned sweet corn or fresh corn depending on your preference.

How To Make Beef Pepper Rice?

1. Use a rice cooker to cook 3 cups of rice. You can also use other methods for cooking the rice.
2. Make the sauce for the beef pepper rice next. Combine the maple syrup, soy sauce, mirin, water, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper. Set this sauce aside.
3. Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat and add a splash of oil to lightly grease the bottom of the skillet.
4. Add the beef to the skillet and cook the beef until is 80 to 90 percent browned. Then, drain any excessive liquid remaining in the skillet.
5. Push the beef to the side of the pan and make sure there is enough space in the middle of the pan for a bowl of rice. Add 1 tbsp of butter to the middle of the pan and allow it to melt for a few seconds.
6. Pack 3 cups of rice into a bowl tightly and invert it into the middle of the pan and directly over the butter.
7. Remove the bowl, take the already prepared sauce and drizzle it all over the rice and beef. After that, top it off with some corn.
8. Let everything cook together for around 2 to 3 minutes. The bottom of the rice will start to get crispy as the sauce cooks along with the beef.
9. Add the rest of the butter and garnish the beef pepper rice with green onions.
10. Serve this pepper lunch recipe hot.

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Tips To Make The Best Beef Pepper Rice

Follow these tips and tricks for the best possible results on this pepper lunch recipe:

• Make sure that if you use your own cut of beef, you freeze it for around an hour and then thinly slice it. Freezing the meat will make it fairly easier to slice. However, it is preferred to buy thinly sliced beef.
• Make sure to use an iron skillet as it will give you a nice charcoal like flavor to the rice and beef.
• Add a fried egg on top of the beef pepper rice to make a delicious addition.
• Make sure to mix the ingredients well before enjoying your meal.

Pepper Lunch Recipe FAQs

How long can you store this Pepper Lunch Recipe for?

This pepper lunch recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.

Can you freeze beef pepper rice?

Yes, you can freeze beef pepper rice. Allow the beef and rice to cool down before transferring them to an airtight container and storing them in the freezer.

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