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Korean Beef Power Bowls
5 from 144 votes

Korean Beef Power Bowls

Korean Beef Power Bowls combine ground beef seasoned with brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, and Sriracha, served with caramelized kimchi, farro, purple cabbage, avocado, and a drizzle of Sriracha mayonnaise. The dish balances savory and spicy flavors with fresh and nutty textures, creating a hearty and colorful meal ideal for lunches or dinners that merge Korean-inspired flavors with wholesome grains and vegetables.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

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

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  1. FOR THE KOREAN BEEF: In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil and Sriracha.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir in soy sauce mixture until well combined, allowing to simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes; set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. FOR THE SRIRACHA MAYONNAISE: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha and lime juice; set aside.
  6. FOR THE BOWLS: Cook farro according to package instructions.
  7. 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.