Korean Beef Bowls

Savory ground beef cooked in a quick Korean-inspired sauce, served over brown rice with a refreshing, easy kimchi slaw.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Korean
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.17/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• stir-fry
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (lean)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 0.25 cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
• 2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sriracha
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cup water
• 3 cup coleslaw mix (pre-shredded)
• 0.25 cup kimchi (chopped)
• 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
2. While the rice cooks, heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger to the skillet with the beef and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sriracha (if using). Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the beef.
5. In a separate medium bowl, combine the pre-shredded coleslaw mix, chopped kimchi, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Toss well to create the kimchi slaw.
6. Serve the Korean beef mixture over the brown rice, topped with a generous portion of kimchi slaw and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

To further speed up dinner, you can use microwaveable pre-cooked brown rice or cook the rice ahead of time.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 605
• Protein: 37.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 58.7 g
• Fat: 24.6 g
• Fiber: 6.8 g
• Sodium: 1250 mg
• Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
• Sugar: 14.5 g
• Cholesterol: 105 mg