Easy Korean Beef Rice Bowls
These Easy Korean Beef Rice Bowls make the perfect healthy weeknight meal that's ready in about 15 minutes!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 430kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked rice about 1 1/3 cups uncooked, or use minute or 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
- 1 cup carrots cut julienne style - these can be purchased pre-cut in the produce section of your grocery store
- chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, red pepper flakes (optional) for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the rice according to package directions (if using instant or minute rice), or cook the rice in a pot or rice cooker (using 1 1/3 cups rice and 2 1/2 cups water)
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil.
- Add the ground beef to the hot skillet and brown until almost cooked through (about 6-10 minutes).
- Add the garlic, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, and sriracha to the skillet and stir well until a small amount of sauce forms.
- Add the carrots and cook for about 2 more minutes until the carrots soften slightly.
- Serve the beef mixture over rice and garnish with chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a small sprinkling of red pepper flakes (garnishes optional).
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Notes
To make this recipe ahead of time, simply prepare the recipe as directed and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days until ready to serve. Reheat in the microwave before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 5346IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg