Korean Ground Beef Bowls

Korean Beef Bowls recipe with radishes and cucumbers.

Korean Ground Beef Bowls

Sweet and savory and loaded with veggies, these Korean Beef Bowls are a quick weeknight meal or perfect for meal prep for the week! The beef is cooked with extra veggies and seasoned with warm ginger, garlic, honey, and coconut aminos. Crunchy and bright marinated cucumbers and radishes top it off with a sprinkle of green onions. The whole thing goes over warm, fluffy rice. Every bite is delicious and SO flavorful!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Korean

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings Bowls

Calories 397kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Sauté Pan

Ingredients

Marinated Vegetables

4 mini cucumbers about 2 cups sliced
1 cup sliced radishes
1 Tablespoon mirin
1/2 Tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds

Bowls

1 Tablespoon avocado oil
1 pound lean ground beef
2 medium carrots finely diced
1 medium bell pepper finely diced, red, yellow, or orange - not green
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 Tablespoons honey or brown sugar
1/3 cup coconut aminos or soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium green onions sliced thinly
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
2 cups cooked rice

Instructions

Combine the sliced cucumbers, radishes, mirin, rice vinegar, salt, and sesame seeds in a medium bowl. Stir well, and set to the side.
In a large skillet, heat the oil and cook the ground beef, carrots, and bell pepper.
Add the garlic and the ginger about halfway through the cooking process.
When the beef is fully cooked, add the honey, coconut aminos, and salt, and stir well. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Assemble the bowls with 1/2 cup of cooked rice, cooked beef, seasoned cucumbers, and radishes. Sprinkle on sliced greens onions and red pepper flakes to taste!

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Notes

Variations & Meal Prep Tips

Protein - Use any ground protein you prefer. Ground turkey, ground chicken, and even crumbled extra-firm tofu would all be delicious options.

Veggies - Swap out your favorite veggies for the ones in this recipe. Zucchini, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, and daikon radishes would all work.

Toppings - If you like things spicy, a drizzle of sriracha, pickled ginger, or chopped fresh jalapenos would be delicious on these bowls! Fresh herbs like cilantro or basil would be good, too.

Meal Prep - To meal prep this recipe, simply make it ahead of time and divide all the components into 4 airtight containers. Store them in the refrigerator for 3-5 days! When reheating, add a splash of water before microwaving to add moisture. You can easily double the recipe if you want to make lunches for 2 people for 4 days!

Storing

All of the ingredients of the Korean Beef Bowls can be stored together in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 3-5 days, or freeze for up to 1-2 months. These also make a great meal prep option. Just add a little water when reheating the bowls for added moisture and top with your favorite things!

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