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Easy Korean Beef Bowl

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A quick and flavor-packed Korean beef bowl with rice and vegetables, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio recommended)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 large carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas or sugar snap peas
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or short-grain rice
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking beef)

Instructions

  1. Cook 2 cups (400g) of jasmine or short-grain rice according to package instructions (about 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  2. While the rice cooks, mince garlic, grate ginger, slice green onions, julienne carrot, and trim snap peas.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook about 5 minutes until browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute). In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Pour over beef and stir to coat.
  5. Add carrots, snap peas, and green onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add red pepper flakes if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Serve beef and vegetable mixture over warm rice. Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds if available.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when browning beef to ensure caramelization. Cook garlic and ginger just until fragrant to avoid bitterness. Adjust sauce sweetness and saltiness to taste. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Vegetarian options include chopped mushrooms or tofu. Add toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts for extra texture.

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