Description
These Korean Beef Bowls feature perfectly seasoned ground beef, tangy pickled vegetables, and fluffy rice, making it a quick and delightful meal for busy nights. Enjoy a taste of Korea at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Shredded carrots
- 3–4 mini cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups dry minute rice (white or brown)
- 1 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bunch green onion (sliced, whites and greens separated)
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lb ground beef (I used 90/10)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1–2 teaspoons gochujang or sriracha (optional, more to taste)
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Pickle the vegetables by whisking together rice vinegar, honey, and salt in a bowl. Add sliced cucumbers and carrots, stir to coat, and let sit.
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions for minute rice.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté green onion whites, garlic, and ginger for 30-60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, sprinkle with salt, and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang (if using), and cornstarch. Pour this sauce into the skillet with the beef and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened and coating the beef.
- Assemble the bowls by dividing rice among them, topped with Korean ground beef and pickled veggies. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
Adjust the level of gochujang or sriracha to suit your spice preference.
Feel free to substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
The pickled vegetables can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg