Korean Beef Bowls

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    537 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Korean Beef Bowls

If you're craving bold flavors with minimal effort, these 30-minute Korean Beef Bowls are the answer! In just 30 minutes, you'll have a dish packed with caramelized ground beef, a hint of sweetness, and a touch of spice—all topped with quick-pickled veggies for that perfect crunch.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided
  • 1 pound 85/15 ground beef
  • 4 green onions white and green parts, thinly sliced, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger

For Serving:

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • Fresh or pickled carrots and cucumbers
  • toasted sesame seeds optional
  • gochujang or sriracha optional
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Instructions

  1. Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of the avocado oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once heated, add beef and cook, breaking apart, until no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Push beef to one side of the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon avocado oil, the white parts of the green onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  3. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the beef, stir, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in three-quarters of the green parts of the green onions and cook for another minute.
  4. Serve over cooked rice with the remaining green onions, pickled or fresh cucumbers and carrots, toasted sesame seeds, and gochujang.

Notes

  • ½
  • Nutrition. Facts are calculated with 4 oz. ground beef and sauce and ½ cup of cooked rice.
  • Spice. Feel free to leave out the red pepper flakes to decrease the spice level.
  • Quick Pickling. Pickle the cucumbers and carrots a day or two before for the best flavor! (Get the pickled carrots recipe, and the pickled cucumbers recipe.)
  • Storage. Keep the leftover Korean beef, rice, and toppings each in a separate airtight container for the best results. The beef and rice will last 3 to 4 days in the fridge. You can freeze completely cooled beef in a freezer-safe bag for 3 to 4 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 537kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 713mg (30%) Potassium 426mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 303IU (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 537 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 537kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 713mg 30%
Potassium 426mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 303IU 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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