Healthy Filipino Steak Bowl

1. Thinly slice steak into 1/4-inch slices. Whisk together soy sauce, lemons, honey, and garlic. Add steak and marinate 30 minutes to an hour in the refrigerator.

2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove to a plate.

3. In the same skillet, add another 1/2 tablespoon oil. Add half of the remaining garlic and the bok choy. Saute over medium heat until bok choy is wilted and remove to plate.

4. Add another 1/2 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add steak, including marinade, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until steak is cooked through and sauce starts to simmer. Add onions back to pan and simmer until sauce is reduced and thickened.

5. Meanwhile, add remaining oil to another skillet. Heat over medium-low heat and add remaining garlic and rice. Stir-fry until crispy.
   

6. Fill a small saucepan with a few inches of water. Bring to a boil and gently add eggs. Lower heat to a simmer and cook eggs 5 to 6 minutes for soft yolks. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Carefully peel eggs.
   

7. Assemble bowls: divide rice into 2 bowls. Top with steak and bok choy. Cut eggs in half and place on top, and add any additional toppings, like radishes, cucumber, bean sprouts, or any other fresh vegetables you would like.

Variations and Substitutions

You can use any cut of steak that you wish, but tougher cuts may need to be tenderized. The marinade will help to tenderize the meat, but you may want to use a meat mallet to break down muscle fibers.

Try different grains in your steak bowl. Quinoa and farro are delicious and nutritious ancient grains that can be used instead of brown rice. And you can use whatever greens you enjoy. Try using spinach or kale instead of bok choy or use a blend of all three. And lastly, fry or poach your eggs instead of soft-boiling if you’d like.

Lastly, this recipe can be adapted for those who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. Marinate and grill firm tofu instead of steak and omit the eggs if you don't eat them. If you don't consume honey, use molasses or date syrup.

Cooking and Serving Tips

• You can make this meal even easier by using leftover cooked brown rice that just needs to be pan-fried with a touch of heart-healthy olive oil and garlic.
• Freeze steak up to 10 minutes to make slicing easier.
• Make twice as much as you plan to eat and save some for lunch the next day. Keep the cooked ingredients separate (and the eggs in the shell) until you are ready to eat. Warm it up or simply eat it cold.