Spicy Korean Beef & Edamame Bowls

Name: Spicy Korean Beef & Edamame Bowls
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Ingredients: 1½ lb 96% lean ground beef; [ ] 4 cloves garlic, minced; [ ] 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; [ ] 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce; [ ] 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste); [ ] 1 tbsp honey; [ ] 1 tbsp rice vinegar (apple cider vinegar works too); [ ] 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; [ ] 1 tsp cornstarch; [ ] 3 tbsp water; [ ] 1 serrano or jalapeño, minced (optional); 1 cup dry jasmine rice; [ ] 12 oz frozen shelled edamame; [ ] 2 medium carrots, shredded; [ ] 1 English cucumber, diced or sliced; [ ] 3 scallions, thinly sliced; [ ] 2 tsp sesame seeds; [ ] Lime wedges, optional; ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp light mayonnaise; 1–2 tsp gochujang; 1 tsp honey; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1–2 tbsp water, to thin; Optional: squeeze of fresh lime

8 steps

Prep:30min

Updated at: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:45:47 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories632.8 kcal (32%)

Total Fat18.3 g (26%)

Carbs62.4 g (24%)

Sugars14.2 g (16%)

Protein54.3 g (109%)

Sodium562.4 mg (28%)

Fiber6.4 g (23%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

1. Cook the rice. Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice. Cook according to package instructions, usually with 1¼–1½ cups water. Simmer covered for 12–15 minutes, then rest for 5 minutes.

Step 2

2. Prepare the sauce. Whisk soy sauce, gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl.

Step 3

3. Brown the beef. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and spread into an even layer. Let cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes to develop a nice crust. Break apart and cook until fully browned.

Step 4

4. Add aromatics. Stir in garlic, ginger, and minced hot pepper. Cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

5. Glaze the beef. Reduce heat to medium. Stir the sauce again, pour over the beef, and toss for 1–2 minutes until thickened and glossy.

Step 6

6. Prepare the vegetables. Cook edamame according to package directions. Shred carrots, dice cucumber, and slice scallions.

Step 7

7. Assemble. Divide rice among four bowls, top with beef, edamame, carrots, cucumber, scallions, and sesame seeds. Finish with fresh lime if desired.

Step 8

Chef's tip: Don't stir the beef constantly. Allowing it to brown before breaking it apart develops much better flavor. For a lower-sodium version, use 2 tablespoons soy sauce instead of 3 and add a little extra water and rice vinegar.