Korean Beef Bowl Recipe
This Korean Beef Bowl Recipe is my go-to for quick, flavorful dinners. The sauce is bold, the prep is easy, and the dish is always a hit. It's way better than takeout, done in 30 minutes.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For Sauce Mixture:
- ¼ cup Tamari sauce
- 2 tablespoons pure honey
- 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
For Beef Stir Fry:
- 3 tablespoons canola or olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef, I use 90% lean
- Optional garnishes: thinly sliced green onions, , toasted sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, Gochujang Sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and stir to combine well. Set aside.
- In a wok or large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat until slightly smoking. Add onion and garlic, stirring 2-3 minutes or until aromatic and translucent.
- Add ground beef and stir while breaking the beef up into small bits, about 1-2 minutes. When beef is about halfway cooked, add your sauce mixture and stir to combine thoroughly with beef. Continue to cook until beef is browned and cooked through.
- Serve immediately over bowls of warm rice, gently mixing the beef into the rice a bit. Serve with garnishes of your choice. We recommend Gochujang sauce.
Notes
- If you're using 90% lean ground beef, you don't need to drain beef after browning. A bit of the juices enhances flavor.
- We prefer tamari sauce over regular soy sauce, as it is naturally gluten free, is generally less salty, and has more depth of flavor.
- Korean beef bowl tastes best when beef is fully mixed into the rice.
- This recipe is part of our Asian Recipes Collection.
- Serve it with some Instant Pot Jasmine Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice for a delicious family meal.
Nutrition (per serving)
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 2mg