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    Home » Dinner » 30 Minute Meals » Korean Beef Bowl

    Korean Beef Bowl

    Dec 15, 2020 · 8 Comments

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    This DIY Korean Beef Bowl is ready to go in just minutes. Literally, one of the easiest recipes ever, this bibimbap style dish with bbq bulgogi style ground beef practically makes itself. And the sweet and salty flavors really make your taste buds sing!

    If, like me, you’ve every felt bored and uninspired cooking ground beef, this crowd pleaser is for you.

    I don’t want to jinx anything but my kids usually fall over themselves trying to get to this dinner...! But no, they won’t eat the chili sauce or the radish - you can’t win them all so it’s fine to leave them off.

    If you look at Korean inspired beef bowls online they often contain a lot of salt and sugar. That’s exactly why they taste so completely delicious, of course! I have gone as healthy as I possibly can here whilst maintaining the idea of the dish. Any you’re not going to eat it every night 😉

    Why you should try this Korean Beef Bowl

    • The flavors in this beef dish are unbeatable.
    • It's so quick to pull together and can be on the table in around 20 minutes.
    • The beauty of this recipe - and any rice bowl - is that it works with whatever veggies you happen to have.
    • Also if you want to go lower carb this beef is just as delicious with quinoa.

    Tips For Making Korean Beef Bowls

    • This beef freezes well after cooking so feel free to make a double batch and freeze those leftovers.
    • For a great extra flavor punch, try seasoning your rice with rice wine vinegar before adding the other ingredients.
    • You definitely eat this dish with your eyes! So the more colorful you go with the veggies the better!

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    Pinnable image with recipe title and bowl of cooked minced beef served with some steamed white rice, and raw and sliced cucumber, radish, asparagus spears and shredded carrot, topped with chili sauce and sesame seeds.

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    Korean Beef Bowl

    This DIY Korean Beef Bowl is ready to go in just minutes. Literally, one of the easiest recipes I’ve every developed, this bibimbap style dish with bbq bulgogi beef practically makes itself. And the sweet and salty flavors really make your tastebuds sing!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Korean
    Servings 4
    Calories 607 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
    • 1 lb Ground Beef
    • 3 cloves Garlic - finely grated
    • 2 inch Ginger Root - finely grated
    • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
    • ¼ cup Soy Sauce - low sodium, gluten free if required
    • 1 tsp Sriracha - optional or adjust for taste buds. Plus more to serve
    • 4 cups Cooked Rice
    • 3 Scallions (Spring Onions) - finely sliced
    • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
    • 1 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar - optional - to serve

    Vegetable Suggestions

    • Asparagus - steamed
    • Carrot - shredded
    • Radish - sliced thin
    • Cucumber - sliced thin

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a large skillet over a medium high heat. Add the sesame oil and ground beef. Stir to crumble the beef and cook until it has all changed color (about 5 minutes)
    • Add the garlic and ginger and stir for a minute.
    • Stir in the soy sauce, sugar, sriracha (if using) and 2 of the sliced scallions
    • Continue to stir over the heat until well combined - around 2 minutes.
    • Serve immediately with rice and veggies.
    • Top with remaining sliced scallions, sesame seeds and more sriracha plus a sprinkling of rice wine vinegar, if you like.

    Notes

    Please note that the nutritional estimates do not include the vegetable toppings

    Nutrition

    Calories: 607kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 26gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 926mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 3mg
    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This recipe was shared with the #cookblogshare community, which this week was hosted by Carrie at Farmer's Girl Kitchen.

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    1. Janice says

      October 23, 2021 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      I love how fresh and tasty this looks, great call for a change from the usual ground beef recipes.

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      • Jo Keohane says

        October 24, 2021 at 11:47 am

        It's a great one for using up leftover veggies and rice too. Thanks so much for your comment.

        Reply
    2. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

      October 24, 2021 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      Love recipes like this! Looks delicious.

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      • Jo Keohane says

        October 25, 2021 at 9:51 am

        I do too, anything in a bowl 😉 Thanks so much for your comment Cat.

        Reply
    3. Rebecca - Glutarama says

      October 25, 2021 at 3:06 am

      5 stars
      What a wonderful idea for a dish, so packed with goodness and certainly takes minced beef to the next level.

      Reply
      • Jo Keohane says

        October 25, 2021 at 9:51 am

        Thanks so much for your comment Rebecca, always nice to have another option isn't it!!

        Reply
    4. Chloe Edges says

      October 25, 2021 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yes - all my favourite flavours in one bowl!

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      • Jo Keohane says

        October 26, 2021 at 11:00 am

        So glad you liked this Chloe - thanks for your comment!

        Reply

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