Korean Beef Rice Bowls That'll Make You Smile
These Korean Beef Rice Bowls are fast, flavorful, and filled with umami-rich beef, crunchy veggies, and jasmine rice — your perfect no-fuss weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon gochujang play with spice levels here
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or neutral oil
- 500 g minced (ground) beef 1 lb
- 2 spring onions (scallions) finely sliced
- 3 tablespoon whole-egg mayonnaise can swap for dairy-free
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil for mayo mix
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar for mayo mix
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup kimchi
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1 Lebanese cucumber sliced into half moons
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a big skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling hot.
- Add the minced beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Drain excess fat if needed, then stir in grated garlic and ginger. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, gochujang, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, then remove skillet from heat.
- Divide steamed jasmine rice into bowls and top with beef mixture.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, and toppings like cucumber, carrot, spring onions, or fried egg.
- Serve hot and enjoy this flavorful Korean beef rice bowl.
Notes
Customize with your favorite toppings like fried egg or pickled vegetables for extra flavor and texture.