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Beef Bulgogi Bowl: Quick Glazed Beef

A flavorful Korean-inspired beef bowl featuring quick-glazed ground beef served over rice with fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 blend)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup Asian pear or Fuji apple, grated
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 green onions green onions, thinly sliced (whites and greens separated)
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced cucumbers
  • 1/2 cup kimchi
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Whisk pear, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, pepper flakes, garlic, and ginger until sugar dissolves.
  • Cook beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned, then stir in white parts of green onions.
  • Add sauce to beef, cook until glossy and thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Divide rice, beef, carrots, cucumbers, and kimchi into bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion tops.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the sesame seeds before garnishing.
Keyword Beef