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Takoraisu (Okinawan Taco Rice)

A recipe for Takoraisu (Okinawan Taco Rice)! Taco-seasoned ground beef is arranged in a bowl with rice, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and cheese.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

Tomatoes:
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 red onion peeled and diced
  • 1 lemon
Ground Meat:
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
  • 3/4 red onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) sake rice wine
  • 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
For Serving:
  • 4 cups (720 grams) steamed Japanese short-grain rice
  • 10 ounces (283 grams) iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 4 ounces (113 grams) cheddar cheese, low moisture mozzarella cheese, or a combination freshly shredded
  • 1 avocado peeled, pit removed, and diced
  • sour cream

Instructions

To prepare the tomatoes:
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  1. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes and red onion.
  2. Squeeze out the lemon juice and add to the tomato mixture. Toss and set aside while you assemble the remaining ingredeints.
To prepare the ground meat:
  1. In a large pan, drizzle the oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook until just fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring and breaking up into little pieces, until browned.
  5. Add the sake, stirring the bottom and sides well to deglaze the pan if needed.
  6. Stir in the ketchup, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, then the taco seasonings and water. Continue to cook until most of the liquid has dissolved to create a thickened sauce. Adjust seasonings to taste and remove from heat.
  7. Divide the rice among four bowls.
  8. Top with the seasoned beef, then desired toppings- lettuce, cheese, tomato mixture, and sour cream.
  9. Serve immediately.