Description
Korean Beef Bowls offer an irresistible blend of flavors with simple prep. Featuring ground beef, fresh veggies, and rice, it’s a fantastic choice for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Shredded carrots
- 3–4 mini cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups dry minute rice (white or brown)
- 1 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bunch green onion (sliced, whites and greens separated)
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lb ground beef (I used 90/10)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1–2 teaspoons gochujang or sriracha (optional, more to taste)
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the pickled vegetables by whisking the vinegar, honey, and salt in a bowl. Stir in the cucumbers and carrots, letting it sit while you cook the rest.
- Cook the minute rice as directed on the package.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add onion whites, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, avoiding browning.
- Add ground beef to the pan, sprinkle with salt, and cook until browned. Drain excess grease while leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
- Whisk the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang (if using), and cornstarch in a bowl. Pour this mixture into the pan with the beef and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened and well-coated.
- To serve, divide the rice into bowls and top with the Korean ground beef and pickle vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
For added spice, adjust the gochujang or sriracha to taste.
Let the pickled vegetables sit longer for enhanced flavor.
Use brown rice for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg