Korean Beef and Rice {Or Quinoa}
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Korean Beef and Rice {Or Quinoa}
Description
This dish centers on browning ground turkey, beef, or chicken with minced garlic, salt, and pepper until crumbly and cooked through. The flavor is developed by adding a sauce composed of brown sugar, low-sodium soy sauce, chicken or beef broth, sesame oil, red pepper flakes or chili-garlic sauce, and ground or fresh ginger. The meat simmers in this sauce to absorb its sweet, savory, and mildly spicy profile.
Serving the beef mixture over cooked rice or quinoa delivers a filling dish with contrast between the tender, flavored meat and the fluffy grain. The addition of chopped green onions on top provides a mild sharpness and fresh color. The recipe allows for versatility in protein choice and base grain, accommodating preferences and dietary needs.
While typically served over grains, the meat can also be enjoyed in lettuce wraps or bowls lined with leafy greens for a lighter presentation. The seasoning mix balances sweetness from brown sugar with salty soy and nutty sesame oil, resulting in a harmonious Korean-inspired flavor profile with manageable spice.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground turkey or ground beef or ground chicken
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- salt
- black pepper
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup soy sauce low-sodium
- ¼ cup chicken broth low-sodium or beef broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes plus more to taste or 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 3 green onions chopped
- hot cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Start the rice or quinoa, cooking according to package directions (usually about 15-17 minutes cooking time).
- While the rice/quinoa cooks, in a large, 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the meat, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, stirring to break the meat into small pieces, until the meat is cooked through and crumbly, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, broth, sesame oil, red pepper flakes (or chili-garlic sauce), and ginger.
- Stir the sauce into the meat and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes or so.
- Serve over hot, cooked rice or quinoa, topped with the chopped green onions.
Notes
- Nutrition facts cover the meat mixture only, not including rice or toppings.
- This recipe can be served with rice, quinoa, or a combination, and also works well in lettuce wraps.
- Using romaine lettuce as a bowl liner or for wraps provides a fresh alternative to grains.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 794mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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