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Flavorful Korean Beef Bowl Recipe Easy Homemade Rice and Veggies

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A quick and easy Korean beef bowl featuring savory-sweet caramelized ground beef, fluffy rice, and fresh crisp vegetables, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups (600 g) cooked white rice (short grain or jasmine)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • Pinch of salt (for veggies)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1½ cups (300 g) jasmine or short-grain rice under cold water until clear. Place in saucepan with 2¼ cups (540 ml) water. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes. Alternatively, use a rice cooker.
  2. While rice cooks, thinly slice cucumber and julienne or shred carrot. Toss with 1 teaspoon rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart, until no longer pink and slightly caramelized, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding burning garlic.
  5. Add soy sauce and brown sugar. Stir and simmer 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef.
  6. If desired, add red pepper flakes. Stir in sliced green onions, reserving some for garnish.
  7. Fluff rice with fork and divide between bowls. Top with Korean beef, then vinegar-tossed carrots and cucumbers. Garnish with remaining green onions and drizzle extra sesame oil if desired.
  8. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when browning beef to achieve caramelization. Let sauce reduce slightly for better flavor concentration. Use fresh garlic and ginger for best aroma. Red pepper flakes are optional and can be adjusted to taste. Let rice rest covered off heat for 10 minutes to prevent mushiness. Store beef and rice separately from fresh veggies to keep veggies crisp.

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