Name: Korean Beef Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 cup vinegar; 3 tablespoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup cucumber, sliced; 1 cup carrots, julienned; 2 cups minute rice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup onion whites, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 1 pound ground beef; Salt to taste; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon gochujang (optional); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Sesame seeds for garnish; Green onions for garnish

Description

Enjoy a delightful meal with Korean Beef Bowls, featuring tender ground beef, vibrant pickled veggies, and fluffy rice. Perfect for a quick dinner or healthy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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1 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cucumber, sliced
1 cup carrots, julienned
2 cups minute rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup onion whites, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 pound ground beef
Salt to taste
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon gochujang (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Sesame seeds for garnish
Green onions for garnish

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Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, and salt.
Add cucumber and carrots to the mixture, stirring well. Let sit to pickle while preparing the rest of the dish.
Cook minute rice following package directions.
Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion whites, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, but not browned.
Add ground beef to the skillet, seasoning with salt. Cook thoroughly, breaking it apart until browned. Drain any excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang (if using), and cornstarch. Pour the sauce mix over the beef in the skillet and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
To serve, divide cooked rice into bowls, top with ground beef, and add pickled veggies. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

Add additional vegetables to the pickled mixture for extra flavor and crunch.
This dish can be served with spicy gochujang for those who enjoy more heat.
Prepare the pickled veggies in advance for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 70mg