Beef Korean Bowl
Quick and flavorful, this Beef Korean Bowl combines savory Korean BBQ-style beef with a sweet, spicy sauce. It's customizable with various toppings and sides.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing bowls
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 2 teaspoons gochujang Korean red chili paste
- Cooked rice for serving
- Chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds for garnishing
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up.
- Drain excess fat and stir in garlic, ginger, and green onions. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, light brown sugar, rice vinegar, and gochujang.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and stir well. Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Simmer for a few minutes to coat the beef with the sauce.
- Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Add sriracha if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 290-300 per serving
- Carbs: 47%-50%
- Fat: 25%-30% (10g total fat)
- Protein: 20%-28% (providing 36% of Daily Value)
- Sodium: Present but can be adjusted
- Cholesterol: Present in protein-rich meals
- Potassium: 9% of Daily Value
- Fiber: 18%-21%
- Iron: Supports blood health