Korean Beef Bowl Recipe

Name: Korean Beef Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce*; 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; cooking spray; 1 pound 93% lean ground beef; 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger; 3 cups cooked brown rice; 1 small sliced cucumber; 2 tablespoons gochujang sauce; 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds; 2 Sliced scallions

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
394 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Korean

Korean Beef Bowl Recipe

Iris Warren

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If you have a package of ground beef and need a 30-minute dinner, make this easy Korean Beef Bowl made with cucumbers, rice and gochujang sauce. So good!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce*
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
cooking spray
1 pound 93% lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 small sliced cucumber (skin on)
2 tablespoons gochujang sauce (or more if desired*)
1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 Sliced scallions (white and green parts)

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Instructions

Combine the soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water, brown sugar, sesame oil and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
Heat a large deep nonstick skillet over high heat, spray with oil and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute.
Pour the sauce over the beef, cover and simmer on low heat 10 minutes.
To assemble the bowls, place 3/4 cup rice in each bowl, top with scant 2/3 cup beef, cucumbers, Gochujong, sesame seeds and scallions.

Notes

*check labels for gluten-free.
*check labels for gluten-free.
Variations:
burger
cauliflower rice
Lettuce Wraps
lettuce wraps
Protein: Swap beef for lean ground turkey, ground pork or ground chicken. If you’re vegetarian, use crumbled tofu, beyond beef or impossible burger.
Extra Protein: Try topping your bowl with a fried egg.
Add more veggies: You can add just about any veggie. Sauteed mushrooms, bok choy, matchstick carrots, or edamame would all work.
Pickled Veggies: Mix in pickled onions, cucumbers, or carrots. Kimchi would also be good.
More Spice: Garnish with sliced fresh jalapeños.
Rice Alternatives: For fewer carbs, serve the Korean beef over cauliflower rice, or veggie rice.
Lettuce Wraps: You could also make lettuce wraps with the meat to switch it up.

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Serving 1bowl Calories 394kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 807mg (34%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%)