Description
This Easy Korean Beef Rice Bowl recipe brings a delicious, savory and slightly sweet Korean-inspired dish to your table in just 15 minutes. Featuring ground beef cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar, served over fluffy rice with fresh carrots and optional spicy sriracha, it’s perfect for a quick, satisfying meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked rice (about 1 1/3 cups uncooked rice or use minute/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 pre-cut)
Garnishes
- Chopped green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Prepare the rice according to package directions, either by cooking uncooked rice with 2 1/2 cups water in a pot or rice cooker, or by using instant or minute rice prepared as directed.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, warming it until shimmering.
- Brown the Beef: Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is almost cooked through and browned, about 10 minutes.
- Add Aromatics and Sauce: Stir in the minced garlic, low sodium soy sauce, minced ginger, brown sugar, and sriracha if using. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef evenly.
- Cook Carrots: Add 1 cup julienned carrots and cook the mixture for an additional 2 minutes until the carrots soften but still retain some crunch.
- Serve: Spoon the beef and carrot mixture over the cooked rice. Garnish with chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef for a leaner option.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce if you need the dish to be gluten-free.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for more color and nutrition.
- Adjust sriracha quantity based on preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 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: 70 mg
