Savory Korean Beef Rice Bowls
Savory Korean Beef Rice Bowls
Ingredients
For the Korean Beef
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon gochujang, Korean chili paste, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Rice
- 1 1/2 cups Jasmine rice
- 3 cups water
For the Toppings
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup kimchi, optional
- 1 carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 eggs, for frying, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, gochujang (if using), and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the beef is evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to 30 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
While the beef marinates, prepare the rice. Rinse the Jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 25 min
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated ground beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat if desired.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
If adding fried eggs, heat a separate small skillet over medium heat with a touch of oil. Fry the eggs sunny-side up or to your preference, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked Jasmine rice among four serving bowls. Top each with a generous portion of the Korean ground beef. Arrange shredded carrots, thinly sliced cucumber, and kimchi (if using) around the beef. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Add a fried egg on top of each bowl, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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Savory Korean Beef Rice Bowls
Ingredients
For the Korean Beef
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon gochujang, Korean chili paste, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Rice
- 1 1/2 cups Jasmine rice
- 3 cups water
For the Toppings
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup kimchi, optional
- 1 carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 eggs, for frying, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, gochujang (if using), and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the beef is evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to 30 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
While the beef marinates, prepare the rice. Rinse the Jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 25 min - 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated ground beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat if desired.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
If adding fried eggs, heat a separate small skillet over medium heat with a touch of oil. Fry the eggs sunny-side up or to your preference, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked Jasmine rice among four serving bowls. Top each with a generous portion of the Korean ground beef. Arrange shredded carrots, thinly sliced cucumber, and kimchi (if using) around the beef. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Add a fried egg on top of each bowl, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min