Korean Beef Power Bowls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Korean Beef Power Bowls
Description
The bowls feature ground beef cooked with aromatics and a sweet-savory sauce of soy, brown sugar, ginger, sesame oil, and a touch of sriracha for mild heat. The beef is cooked until browned and tender, then simmered briefly with the sauce to meld flavors. Caramelized kimchi adds depth with its tangy, fermented character and a slight sweetness from added sugar.
Farro, a chewy whole grain, provides a nutty base, complemented by shredded purple cabbage for a fresh crunch. Sliced avocado introduces creaminess, balancing the spiciness from the kimchi and the Sriracha mayo—a blend of mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice that adds zest and cooling heat. Garnishing with sesame seeds and green onions adds subtle nutty and sharp notes.
This bowl assembles various textures and flavors typical of Korean cuisine adapted into a simple complete meal. It works well as a lunch or dinner option that combines grains, vegetables, protein, and flavorful sauces in one bowl.
Ingredients
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
For the kimchi
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 cup kimchi chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
For the Sriracha mayonnaise
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoons lime juice freshly squeezed
For the bowls
- 1 cup farro
- 1 ½ cups purple cabbage shredded
- 1 avocado halved, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- FOR THE KOREAN BEEF: 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 until well combined, allowing to simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes; set aside.
- FOR THE KIMCHI: Heat sesame oil in small skillet over medium high heat. Add kimchi and sugar, and cook, stirring constantly, until caramelized and heated through, about 3-5 minutes; set aside.
- FOR THE SRIRACHA MAYONNAISE: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha and lime juice; set aside.
- FOR THE BOWLS: Cook farro according to package instructions.
- Divide farro into bowls. Top with ground beef mixture, kimchi, cabbage and avocado, drizzled with Sriracha mayonnaise and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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