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Korean Ground Beef Bowls Recipe

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This Korean Ground Beef Bowls recipe is a delicious and quick meal featuring flavorful ground beef cooked in a savory-sweet sauce with garlic and ginger, topped with spicy mayo and served over steamed rice with fresh cucumbers, kimchi, green onions, and sesame seeds. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Korean Ground Beef

  • 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 fat
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Spicy Mayo

  • ¼ cup kewpie mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice

To Serve

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup kimchi, optional
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Korean Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add Flavorings: Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the brown sugar, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, grated ginger, and minced garlic into the cooked beef. Cook and stir for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the meat.
  3. Make Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, combine kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and lime juice. Mix well until smooth. Adjust the sriracha amount to your preferred spice level.
  4. Prepare the Rice and Toppings: If not already done, cook rice according to package instructions. Thinly slice the Persian cucumbers and green onions. Have kimchi ready if using.
  5. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice between bowls. Spoon the Korean ground beef over the rice. Add sliced cucumbers, a scoop of kimchi if desired, and sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
  6. Drizzle Spicy Mayo: Drizzle the prepared spicy mayo over the top of each bowl to add a creamy, tangy heat.
  7. Serve: Serve the bowls warm. Enjoy your flavorful, comforting Korean Ground Beef Bowls!

Notes

  • Use 80/20 ground beef for a good balance of flavor and moisture.
  • Adjust sriracha quantities in ground beef and spicy mayo according to your spice preference.
  • Kimchi is optional but adds an authentic tangy crunch and probiotics.
  • Kewpie mayonnaise can be substituted with regular mayo if unavailable, but it may alter the flavor slightly.
  • For a lower-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice instead of white rice.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/korean-ground-beef-bowls-recipe/