Korean Beef Bowls
These Korean Beef Bowls are about to become your favorite busy weeknight meal! Packed with flavor and ready in less than 30 minutes, this healthy ground beef recipe is definitely a keeper.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Gochugaru, (substitute 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon O Organics light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound O Organics ground beef
- Sliced scallions and toasted O Organics sesame seeds, for garnishing
Equipment
- Wok or skillet
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve the cornstarch into the water until no white lumps remain. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, Gochugaru, garlic, ginger and brown sugar, whisking to combine. Reserve.
- Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet, over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground beef and cook, breaking the meat apart into smaller pieces, until it is no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes. If necessary, drain off any excess grease before adding the sauce.
- Pour the reserved sauce and stir to combine. Cook until the sauce thickens and reduces, about 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness (brown sugar), spiciness (Gochugaru) and/or saltiness (soy sauce).
- Serve over rice (brown, jasmine or white), garnished with toasted sesame seeds and scallions. You can also top with raw or cooked veggies, if desired.
Notes
Make Ahead:
The beef can be made up to 4 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. When ready to eat, reheat and serve over fresh hot rice!
Reheating Instructions:
Reheat in a wok or skillet, over medium-low heat, adding water as needed to make it juicy and saucy again.
Freezing:
This dish freezes well, for up to 3 months! Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat as instructed above.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 74mg, Sodium: 790mg, Potassium: 425mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 74IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 3mg