Korean Beef and Rice Bowls

Name: Korean Beef and Rice Bowls
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Ingredients: 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Cooking spray; 1 pound 93% lean ground beef; 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 3 cups cooked brown rice; 1 small sliced cucumber, skin on; 2 tablespoons gochujang sauce; V2 tablespoon sesame seeds; 2 scallions, sliced

10 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:29:33 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories409.2 kcal (20%)

Total Fat10.9 g (16%)

Carbs45.6 g (18%)

Sugars7.5 g (8%)

Protein30.5 g (61%)

Sodium589 mg (29%)

Fiber3.8 g (14%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

¼ cupreduced-sodium soy sauce

2 teaspoonslight brown sugar

1 teaspoontoasted sesame oil

½ teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes

cooking spray

1 pound93% lean ground beef

¼ cupyellow onion

chopped

2garlic cloves

crushed

1 teaspoonfresh ginger

small sliced, skin on

2 tablespoonsgochujang sauce

2 tablespoonsesame seeds

2scallions

sliced

Instructions

Step 1

Combine the soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water, brown sugar, sesame oil, and pepper flakes in a small bowl.

Step 2

Heat a large, deep, nonstick skillet over high heat.

Step 3

When the pan is hot, spray with oil.

Step 4

Brown the ground beef, using a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces as it cooks, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for about 1 minute, until soft.

Step 6

Pour the sauce over the beef, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

SERVE NOW: To assemble the bowls, place 3/4 cup rice in each bowl, and top with a scant 2/3 cup beef, cucumber, gochujang, sesame seeds, and scallions.

Step 8

FREEZER: STORE BEEF AND RICE FOR UP TO 6 MONTHS (THAW OVERNIGHT IN THE FRIDGE BEFORE REHEATING)

Step 9

MEAL PREP: Divide the beef and rice into 4 meal prep containers and store the toppings separately.

Step 10

When ready to eat, reheat and top with the cucumber, gochujang, sesame seeds, and scallions.