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This is a picture of korean ground beef bowls. There are two green and tan bowls filled with white rice and topped with sauced beef, chopped cucumbers, shredded carrots, pink pickled onions and topped with sesame seeds.
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Korean Ground Beef Bowls

These Korean ground beef bowls are a simple take on the mouthwatering flavors of beloved Beef bulgogi dishes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: korean ground beef, korean ground beef bowls
Servings: 6
Calories: 461kcal
Author: Jordan Smith

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

Beef:

  • 2 lbs ground beef 93% lean, raw (32 oz)
  • 6 garlic cloves minced (30 grams)

Sauce:

  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce (4 oz)
  • ¼ cup honey (84 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Bowls:

  • 3 cup white rice cooked (600 grams)
  • 3 cup cucumber diced (450 grams)
  • 1.5 cup carrots shredded (150 grams)
  • Optional: sesame seeds & green onions

Instructions

  • Heat skillet over medium heat. While heating, mix sauce in small bowl. Set aside.
  • Add beef to skillet and brown, about 8-10 minutes. Add garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Add sauce. Cut heat to let simmer for 5 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • Assemble bowls with equal amounts of rice, beef, and toppings.
  • (In the notes of this recipe card is the nutrition for beef & sauce only if you want to build your own bowl)

Notes

  • To meal prep: Cook according to instructions. You can pre-assemble full bowls in 6 airtight containers, choosing to omit carrots/cucumbers as desired for reheating.
  • You can also store ingredients separately and build at meal time.
  • Sub soy sauce with coconut aminos
  • To make GF: Use gluten-free rice and soy sauce.
  • This recipe is dairy-free.
  • To track on MyFitnessPal and MacrosFirst: Search Jordo’s World + “Korean Ground Beef Bowls”
Beef and Sauce (⅙ serving; 144 g or ¾ cup each): 309 cal, 13g fat, 14g carbs, 32g protein
Whole Bowl (1⁄6 serving beef, 1⁄2 cup rice, 1⁄2 cup cucumber, 1⁄4 cup carrots): 461 cal, 13g fat, 48g carbs, 36g protein

Nutrition

Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 13g