Korean Ground Beef Bowl (Print version)

Savory seasoned beef over rice with crisp pickled vegetables

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
03 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
04 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
05 - 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon gochujang or sriracha, optional
08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

→ Rice Base

10 - 4 cups cooked jasmine rice or cauliflower rice

→ Quick Pickled Vegetables

11 - 1 cup carrot, julienned
12 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1/2 cup radish, thinly sliced
14 - 1/2 cup rice vinegar
15 - 1 tablespoon sugar
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Garnish

17 - Additional green onions, sliced
18 - Extra sesame seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved. Add carrot, cucumber, and radish. Toss to coat and let sit for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
02 - Prepare jasmine rice or cauliflower rice according to package instructions. Keep warm until assembly.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking apart with a spoon as it cooks until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - Add soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and gochujang if using. Stir thoroughly and cook for 2 to 3 additional minutes until fragrant and sauce coats the meat.
05 - Remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions and sesame seeds, combining evenly throughout.
06 - Divide warm rice or cauliflower rice among four bowls. Top each with seasoned ground beef and a generous portion of pickled vegetables.
07 - Top each bowl with additional sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Combines savory, sweet, and tangy flavors in one satisfying dish.
  • Fast preparation and cooking time, perfect for busy weeknights.
  • Versatile options for both low-carb and gluten-free diets.
02 -
  • Ensure the pickled vegetables sit for at least 15 minutes to fully absorb the vinegar mixture.
  • If using tamari, check the label to confirm it is gluten-free.
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