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Korean Beef Bowls

Enjoy these super easy Korean Beef Bowls with the whole family. Customize to whatever toppings you like and have dinner on the table in 20 minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 331 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
For the Korean sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • 2 teaspoons water
For the Bowls
  • 1 cup rice
  • 16 ounces tricolor coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced, or Asian cucumber salad
  • 1/4 cup spicy mayo
  • Yum yum sauce

Instructions

To prepare the Korean Ground Beef
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  1. Prepare the Korean sauce by combining the soy sauce, brown sugar, fresh garlic, ginger, sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Whisk until combined. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until it becomes a thin paste. Then stir it into the Korean sauce.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onion over medium high heat, breaking the meat up with the spoon as it cooks, until no longer pink.
  3. Add the Korean sauce to the beef and bring to a simmer. Cook about 5 more minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
To assemble the bowls
  1. Cook rice per package directions
  2. Place 1/4 of the rice in the bottom of each bowl. Top with 1/4 of the korean beef, coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, and cucumber salad. Drizzle with your choice of spicy mayo or yum yum sauce.
  3. Optional: Cook the cabbage down in a skillet to soften it if you want less crunch. Leave it raw if you enjoy the crunch (our preference!)

Notes

  • The best part of these bowls is that they can be customized to what you have on hand and what your family likes.  Here are a few topping ideas that we like:
  • Substitutions:
  • How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
  • How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.
  • Asian Cucumber Salad
  • Fried Egg
  • Fried Jalapenos
  • Tempura Crunch
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Green Onions
  • Carrots
  • Pineapple
  • Pickled Jalapeños
  • Onion – Cooking the ground beef with a yellow or white onion is a great way to pack in more flavor!
  • Soy Sauce – You can use low sodium or coconut aminos.
  • Ginger and Garlic – Fresh is best! Fresh ginger and garlic impart so much flavor into the sauce for this beef. In a pinch, you can use pre-minced garlic or ginger (found in the refrigerated produce section).
  • Red Pepper Flakes – These can be left over if you or your family do not like spice, but I highly recommend trying it with the red pepper flakes.
  • in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
  • in the freezer up to a month

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 331kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 515mg (21%) Potassium 405mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2312IU (46%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 331

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 331kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 515mg 21%
Potassium 405mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 2312IU 46%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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