Description
These Korean Spicy Beef Bowls are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that brings bold flavors to your table. Savory ground beef cooked in a spicy, sweet sauce, served over steamed rice with crunchy vegetables, this recipe is a perfect balance of heat and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Spicy Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Prepare the Sauce: Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice into serving bowls, then top with spicy beef, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and green onions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more gochujang or a drizzle of sriracha.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Serve with kimchi on the side for a traditional Korean touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
