Korean Beef Bowls
Korean Beef Bowls are a fast, flavor-packed way to enjoy the savory depth of Korean beef in an easy bibimbap-style meal you can make any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ cups matchstick carrots
- 1 ½ cups red cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced and quartered
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 green onions
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 3 cups white rice
Instructions
- Place the white parts of the green onions in a small bowl with the rice vinegar. Let them sit and pickle while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then toss in the matchstick carrots, red cabbage, zucchini, and shiitake mushrooms. Cook for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender but still vibrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the ground beef. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking it apart until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and stir to coat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ginger paste, sesame oil and sriracha.
- Add the vegetables back to the skillet with the beef. Add the sauce and stir until everything is evenly coated. Serve the beef and vegetable mixture over bowls of cooked white rice. Garnish with the pickled green onion whites and chopped green onion greens.
Notes
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- Cook veggies first: Sauté the vegetables before the beef so they stay tender-crisp and don’t overcook.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: If your skillet is small, cook the veggies in batches to get better texture and color.
- Adjust spice to taste: Add more or less sriracha depending on your heat preference, or serve it on the side.
- Make it gluten-free: Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce, and double-check that your sriracha is gluten-free.
- Use leftover rice: Cold, day-old rice works great here and saves time, just reheat before serving.
- Meal prep friendly: Store components separately or fully assembled for easy lunches all week.
