Honey Soy Steak Rice Bowl
This bowl is a simple performance dinner: protein + iron from steak, carbs for fuel and recovery, and greens for fibre + micronutrients. The quick soy-honey marinade makes it feel way more “restaurant” than the effort involved.
Serves
1
Prep time
10 minutes
Cooking time
10 minutes
Looking for more high protein dinners? Try my Thai Basil Pork Stir Fry or my Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas
Helpful Tips
Storage
Best eaten fresh. If meal prepping, store the rice, asparagus and steak separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Substitutions
- Steak: swap for chicken thigh, chicken breast, pork tenderloin, or salmon (the marinade still works).
- Rice: use brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
- Honey: swap for maple syrup or leave it out for a more savoury finish.
- Asparagus: sub with broccolini, green beans, snap peas, or bok choy.
- Gluten-free: use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Serving Suggestions
Add extra veg like cucumber ribbons, shredded carrot, or a simple side salad for more crunch.
Helpful Tips
Storage
Best eaten fresh. If meal prepping, store the rice, asparagus and steak separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Substitutions
- Steak: swap for chicken thigh, chicken breast, pork tenderloin, or salmon (the marinade still works).
- Rice: use brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
- Honey: swap for maple syrup or leave it out for a more savoury finish.
- Asparagus: sub with broccolini, green beans, snap peas, or bok choy.
- Gluten-free: use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Serving Suggestions
Add extra veg like cucumber ribbons, shredded carrot, or a simple side salad for more crunch.
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 150g steak (sirloin, rump or scotch fillet)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 garlic clove, smashed or minced
- ½ tsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
- Optional: pinch chilli flakes
For the asparagus:
- 6-8 asparagus spears (approx 80-100g)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Olive oil spray (or 1 tsp olive oil)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To serve:
- 1 cup cooked jasmine or basmati rice (approx. 150g cooked)
- 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
- Extra sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 boiled egg (try my Soy Marinated Egg recipe)
Nutritional Information
(
per serving, based on
1
)
Nutrient
Amount
Calories
650
kcal
Protein
50
g
Carbohydrates
53
g
Fat
23
g
Fibre
4
g
Nutritional information is approximate and provided as a general reference only. Actual values may vary. This is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
Directions
- Mix soy sauce, water, honey, garlic, rice vinegar and sesame seeds in a bowl (or ziplock bag). Add steak and coat well. Marinate for 15–60 minutes.
- Cook rice according to packet instructions, or reheat leftover rice until hot.
For the asparagus:
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add olive oil spray (or 1 tsp oil), asparagus and garlic.
- Cook for 3–5 minutes, tossing until bright green and lightly charred. Season with salt and pepper.
For the steak:
- Sear steak in a hot pan for 2–4 minutes per side depending on thickness. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Optional: Pour leftover marinade into the hot pan and let it bubble for 20–30 seconds until slightly thickened, then spoon over sliced steak.
To serve:
Add rice to a bowl/plate. Top with asparagus, sliced steak and 1 boiled egg. Finish with spring onion and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 150g steak (sirloin, rump or scotch fillet)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 garlic clove, smashed or minced
- ½ tsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
- Optional: pinch chilli flakes
For the asparagus:
- 6-8 asparagus spears (approx 80-100g)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Olive oil spray (or 1 tsp olive oil)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To serve:
- 1 cup cooked jasmine or basmati rice (approx. 150g cooked)
- 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
- Extra sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 boiled egg (try my Soy Marinated Egg recipe)
Nutritional Information
(
per serving, based on
4 servings
)
Nutrient
Amount
Calories
650
kcal
Protein
50
g
Carbohydrates
53
g
Fat
23
g
Fibre
4
g
Nutritional information is approximate and provided as a general reference only. Actual values may vary. This is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
Directions
- Mix soy sauce, water, honey, garlic, rice vinegar and sesame seeds in a bowl (or ziplock bag). Add steak and coat well. Marinate for 15–60 minutes.
- Cook rice according to packet instructions, or reheat leftover rice until hot.
For the asparagus:
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add olive oil spray (or 1 tsp oil), asparagus and garlic.
- Cook for 3–5 minutes, tossing until bright green and lightly charred. Season with salt and pepper.
For the steak:
- Sear steak in a hot pan for 2–4 minutes per side depending on thickness. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Optional: Pour leftover marinade into the hot pan and let it bubble for 20–30 seconds until slightly thickened, then spoon over sliced steak.
To serve:
Add rice to a bowl/plate. Top with asparagus, sliced steak and 1 boiled egg. Finish with spring onion and sesame seeds.
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