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Korean Beef Bowl
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Korean Beef Bowl

Korean beef bowl (소고기 덮밥)
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Korean beef bowl
Servings: 4
Calories: 460kcal
Author: David
Cost: 10

Ingredients

For the Beef:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp mirin or 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For Serving:

  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 1 cucumber julienned
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 1 cup kimchi
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Prepare Rice:

  • Cook rice according to package directions
  • Keep warm until serving time
  • Fluff just before assembling bowls

Make Sauce:

  • In small bowl, combine:
  • Soy sauce
  • Mirin
  • Brown sugar
  • Sesame oil
  • Black pepper
  • Stir until sugar dissolves
  • Set aside

Cook Beef:

  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat
  • Add ground beef, break into small pieces
  • Cook until no longer pink (3-4 minutes)
  • Add sliced onions
  • Continue cooking until onions soften
  • Add minced garlic and ginger
  • Cook 1 minute until fragrant
  • Drain excess fat if needed

Add Sauce:

  • Pour sauce mixture over beef
  • Stir to coat evenly
  • Simmer 2-3 minutes
  • Sauce should reduce slightly
  • Beef should be glazed, not soupy

Assemble Bowls:

  • Divide rice among 4 bowls
  • Top with seasoned beef

Arrange vegetables around beef:

  • Julienned cucumber
  • Julienned carrot
  • Sliced green onions
  • Kimchi
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds

Notes

Recipe Tips

  • Use lean ground beef (90/10)
  • Don't overcook vegetables
  • Adjust sauce to taste
  • Prep vegetables while beef cooks
  • Serve immediately for best texture
  • Rice can be made ahead

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:
  • Extra kimchi
  • Korean side dishes
  • Gochujang sauce
  • Fried egg on top
  • Korean pickled vegetables
  • Cold Korean soup in summer

Variations

  • Spicy version with gochujang
  • Ground turkey or chicken
  • Cauliflower rice for low-carb
  • Different vegetables
  • Add mushrooms
  • Bibimbap-style mixed bowl

Storage

  • Refrigerate components separately
  • Keeps 3-4 days refrigerated
  • Reheat beef gently
  • Add fresh vegetables when serving
  • Freezes well without toppings
  • Perfect for meal prep

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 800mg | Fiber: 4g
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