Korean Beef Bowls (Quick and Easy!)
These Korean beef bowls are inspired by the flavour of classic bulgogi but can be on the dinner table in just 20 minutes! Made with an easy and flavourful sauce, this recipe uses budget-friendly beef mince to build a delicious and simple rice bowl perfect for weeknights.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 526kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 500 grams beef mince/ground beef
For the sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chilli paste
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
To serve:
- 2 cups cooked white rice jasmine or short grain
- Spring onions & sesame seeds
- ½ cucumber thinly sliced
- Kimchi optional to serve
- Fried egg optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, gochujang, rice vinegar, garlic and ginger. Set aside.
- Heat the canola oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef mince and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and stir to coat. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened and fragrant.
- To assemble the bowls, scoop rice into bowls and top with the beef. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve with sliced cucumber, kimchi and a fried egg on top if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 898mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg
