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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, this Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a perfect weeknight dinner! Finish it off with crisp vegetables and spicy mayo.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 467 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For the Korean Beef
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 4 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic 
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3 green onions sliced
For the Bowls
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 6 Persian cucumbers or mini cucumbers, sliced
  • spicy mayo see notes for recipe
  • green onion sliced
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

For Korean Beef
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  1. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic and cook until golden brown and fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
  4. Add sauce and green onions and cook until the sauce has reduced a little and is clinging to the beef.
To Assemble:
  1. To each bowl add 1/2 cup rice, 2/3 cup beef, 1/4 cup shredded carrots, 1 sliced persian cucumber, green onions, and sesame seeds.
  2. Top with spicy mayo and serve.

Notes

  • Homemade Spicy Mayo Recipe:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise 
  • 2 Tablespoons Sriracha
  • 1 dash sesame oil 
  • Add Sriracha or Gochujang paste to the beef sauce for extra spice.
  • If you don't have fresh ginger, you can replace it with 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger. 
  • You can use thinly sliced sirloin steak instead of ground beef. Just marinate the beef in the sauce overnight before cooking to ensure tenderness. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 467kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 901mg (38%) Potassium 877mg (25%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 5564IU (111%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467

% Daily Value*

Calories 467kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 901mg 38%
Potassium 877mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 5564IU 111%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 5mg 28%

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