Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for Korean Beef Rice Bowls featuring tender ground beef cooked in a savory sauce, served over fluffy rice and garnished with fresh vegetables and sesame seeds. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked rice (about 1 1/3 cups uncooked rice or use minute or instant rice)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- Sriracha (optional, to taste)
- 1 cup carrots, cut julienne style (can be purchased pre-cut)
Garnishes
- Chopped green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Prepare the rice according to package directions if using instant or minute rice, or cook 1 1/3 cups uncooked rice with 2 1/2 cups water in a pot or rice cooker until fluffy.
- Heat Oil and Brown Beef: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Add 1 pound lean ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Add Aromatics and Sauce: Stir in 3 cloves finely minced garlic, 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and sriracha if using. Cook and stir until a small amount of sauce forms and beef is fully cooked.
- Cook Carrots: Add 1 cup julienned carrots to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes until they soften slightly but retain some crunch.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the beef mixture over the cooked rice. Garnish with chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- For meal prep, store cooked beef mixture and rice separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave until hot before serving.
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier option and less grease.
- Adjust sriracha amount to customize the spice level.
- If preferred, substitute brown sugar with honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
