Name: Korean Beef Bowls
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 cucumber; 1 carrot; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup minute rice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup onion whites; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon ginger; 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; gochujang (optional); sesame seeds (for garnish); green onions (for garnish)

Description

Korean Beef Bowls offer an irresistible blend of flavors with ground beef, fragrant garlic, and tangy pickled vegetables, all served over rice. This quick and satisfying meal is perfect for any night of the week, making it an ideal choice for comfort food lovers and those seeking an easy homemade dinner.

Ingredients

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1 cucumber
1 carrot
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup minute rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup onion whites
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
gochujang (optional)
sesame seeds (for garnish)
green onions (for garnish)

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Instructions

In a bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, and salt. Add the cucumber and carrot, then stir to coat. Let it sit while preparing the rest.
Cook the minute rice according to package instructions.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion whites, garlic, and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds. Do not brown.
Add ground beef and sprinkle with salt. Cook until browned and just cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat, leaving 1 tablespoon in the pan.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang (if using), and cornstarch. Pour this over the beef and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Divide rice among bowls and top with Korean ground beef and pickled vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

You can customize the pickled vegetables based on what you have on hand.
For extra heat, use more gochujang or add red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
This dish can be made in under 30 minutes, making it great for weeknight dinners.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 400
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 70mg