Korean Beef Bowl Meal Prep
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Cuisine
Asian
Korean Beef Bowl Meal Prep
Description
The Korean Beef Bowl Meal Prep features ground beef simmered in a sauce of brown sugar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, grated ginger, sesame oil, and sriracha, offering a mildly spicy and sweet profile. Served on a bed of brown rice with sautéed garlic spinach and halved boiled eggs, it brings contrasting textures: tender beef, crisp-tender greens, and soft eggs. The use of fresh garlic in both the spinach and beef layers enlivens each component, and the sesame seeds and green onions added to the beef provide a slight nuttiness and freshness.
Preparing this in batches is practical for weekday lunches or dinners. The boiled eggs can be sliced and added just before serving to maintain their texture. The spinach is quickly wilted in garlic-flavored oil to retain its bright color and nutrients. This recipe suits cooks looking for a balanced meal with protein, grains, and vegetables in one bowl, with flavors influenced by Korean-style seasoning.
Since the rice cooks separately, timing the beef and spinach to be freshly cooked or reheated gently preserves quality. Adjust sriracha to taste depending on preferred spice level, and drain excess fat after browning the beef for a cleaner bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 4 egg large
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups spinach chopped
For the Korean beef
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup soy sauce reduced sodium
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sriracha or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large saucepan filled with 2 cups of water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- Place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Cover eggs with a tight-fitting lid and remove from heat; set aside for 8-10 minutes. Drain well and let cool before peeling and slicing in half.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil and Sriracha.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
- Stir in soy sauce mixture and green onions until well combined, allowing to simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Place rice, eggs, spinach and ground beef mixture into meal prep containers, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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