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Korean Beef Bowls (Quick and Easy!)

Korean Beef Bowls (Quick and Easy!)

These Korean Beef Bowls are quick and easy to prepare, bringing the classic bulgogi flavors to your table in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 526 kcal

Equipment

  • rice cooker
  • Large frying pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 500 grams beef mince or 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
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 526kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 26gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 898mgPotassium: 481mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 3mg
Keyword dinner, Easy, Korean Beef Bowls, quick, weeknight meals
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