Description
This Korean Beef Bowl recipe is a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s quick and easy to prepare. Savory ground beef cooked in a delicious soy-based sauce, served over brown rice and topped with fresh cucumbers, Gochujang sauce, sesame seeds, and scallions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- cooking spray
- 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 small sliced cucumber (skin on)
Additional Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang Sauce (or more if desired)
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 sliced scallions (white and green parts)
Instructions
- Making the Sauce: Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, water, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Cooking the Beef: Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat, spray with oil, and cook the ground beef until browned. Add onion, garlic, and ginger.
- Simmering: Pour the sauce over the beef, cover, and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Assembling: Divide rice into bowls, top with beef, cucumbers, Gochujang, sesame seeds, and scallions.
Notes
- Check labels for gluten-free options.
- Variations: Consider swapping proteins, adding a fried egg, incorporating more veggies, or trying different rice alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
