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Flavorful Korean Beef Bowl Recipe with Easy Sesame Rice

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A quick and easy Korean beef bowl with sweet-savory marinated ground beef and nutty sesame rice, ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners and impressing guests with bold, authentic flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 cups (370 g) jasmine or short-grain rice, rinsed
  • 2 1/4 cups (530 ml) water
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil (for rice)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: kimchi, pickled cucumbers or radishes, fried egg, fresh cilantro or extra green onions

Instructions

  1. Rinse 2 cups jasmine or short-grain rice under cold water until water runs clear. Transfer to saucepan or rice cooker, add 2 1/4 cups water and a pinch of salt.
  2. If using a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil and fluff with a fork. If using rice cooker, follow manufacturer’s instructions.
  3. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger (if using), and crushed red pepper flakes until sugar dissolves.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart, until mostly browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  5. Pour marinade over browned beef, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and coats beef, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Stir in chopped green onions, reserving some for garnish.
  7. Assemble bowls by scooping sesame rice, topping with Korean beef mixture, and sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and remaining green onions. Add optional toppings if desired.

Notes

Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor. Toast sesame seeds to enhance nuttiness. Keep heat moderate when cooking beef to avoid burning sauce. If sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon of water to loosen. Let rice rest after cooking for better texture. For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce. Brown rice or cauliflower rice can be used as alternatives.

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