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A vibrant bowl of Korean beef served over steamed rice, garnished with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and colorful vegetables.

Irresistible Korean Beef Bowls: Your New Weeknight Obsession Reimagined

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Irresistible Korean Beef Bowls are your new weeknight obsession, combining flavorful ground beef with bold Korean-inspired seasonings. Perfect for quick dinners, these bowls feature savory sauces, fresh toppings, and can be customized with rice or cauliflower rice for a satisfying, easy-to-make meal that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Cooked rice or cauliflower rice for serving
  • Optional: shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and fresh cilantro for toppings

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked beef, stirring well to coat evenly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Serve the beef over rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional toppings like shredded carrots or cucumber slices.

Notes

  • For added texture, include shredded cabbage or sautéed mushrooms.
  • Substitute ground turkey or chicken for variation.
  • Adjust spice level by modifying red pepper flakes.
  • Omit sesame seeds or replace sesame oil for a dairy-free option.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free soy sauce)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 330 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg