Korean Beef Bowl Recipe
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4.9
Korean Beef Bowl Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by simmering ground beef with aromatic yellow onion, garlic, and fresh grated ginger. The beef is cooked in a sauce combining low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes for a mild heat, and water to meld the flavors. The mixture is simmered, allowing the spices and seasonings to infuse the beef with a balanced sweet and savory profile.
The assembled bowls feature a base of cooked brown rice topped with the flavorful beef. Fresh sliced cucumber adds a cool, crisp contrast, while dollops of gochujang lend a fermented spicy kick. Sesame seeds and sliced scallions provide nutty notes and mild onion freshness, rounding out the texture and flavor profile of the dish.
Variations include using different proteins such as lean ground turkey or plant-based substitutes, incorporating extra vegetables like bok choy or mushrooms, and options for low-carb serving with cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps. Additional toppings like fried eggs or pickled vegetables can personalize the bowl further.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- cooking spray
- 1 pound ground beef 93% lean
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 garlic crushed, cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh grated
- 3 cups brown rice cooked
- 1 cucumber skin on, small, sliced
- 2 tablespoons gochujang or more if desired, sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 scallions white and green parts, sliced
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 ingredient labels to keep the dish gluten-free if needed.
- Use lean ground meats or plant-based alternatives as protein swaps.
- Add vegetables such as mushrooms, bok choy, or edamame for extra nutrients.
- Top with a fried egg or pickled vegetables like kimchi for more flavor layers.
- Use cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps for low-carb or varied serving options.
- Adjust spice by adding fresh sliced jalapeños if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 kcal
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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