Korean Beef Rice Bowls
Sweet-savory ground beef bowls with rice, carrots, cucumber, and gochujang sauce.
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Korean Beef Rice Bowls is a Korean-Inspired dinner recipe that takes about 20 min, makes 4 servings, has about 590 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonKorean Beef Rice Bowls ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp gochujang or sriracha
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- for serving sesame seeds
How to make Korean Beef Rice Bowls
- Start the rice if it is not already cooked. While it cooks, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and gochujang in a small bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add garlic and ginger to the beef and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until the beef is glossy and the sauce clings to it.
- Build bowls with rice, Korean-style beef, shredded carrots, cucumber, and green onions. Spoon any extra pan sauce over the top.
- Finish with sesame seeds and extra chili sauce if desired. For meal prep, keep cucumbers separate until serving so they stay crisp.
Korean Beef Rice Bowls FAQ
How do I make Korean Beef Rice Bowls?
Make Korean Beef Rice Bowls by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Korean Beef Rice Bowls?
The main ingredients include lean ground beef, cooked white or brown rice, garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, grated, low-sodium soy sauce. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Korean Beef Rice Bowls take?
This recipe takes about 20 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Korean Beef Rice Bowls?
Recipe Genius estimates about 590 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.