Description
A quick and flavorful Korean Beef Bowl recipe that combines a savory tamari and honey sauce with lean ground beef, served over warm rice for a comforting and delicious meal in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Tamari sauce
- 2 tablespoons pure honey
- 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef (90% lean)
- green onions (to taste, for garnish)
- warm cooked rice (for serving, about 6 cups)
Instructions
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, combine tamari sauce, honey, Asian sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Stir well to blend all ingredients and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to slightly smoke. Add chopped onions and garlic, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Cook Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it into small pieces using a spoon or spatula. Stir continuously while cooking for about 1-2 minutes until beef is halfway cooked.
- Add Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef. Stir thoroughly to combine the sauce with the meat evenly. Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes total cooking time.
- Serve: Serve the Korean beef immediately over warm cooked rice. Mix the beef gently into the rice to distribute the flavors. Garnish with chopped green onions and optionally serve with Gochujang sauce on the side for extra heat and depth.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a speedy, flavorful dinner that mimics takeout quality in just 20 minutes.
- Use 90% lean beef to keep it healthier and less fatty.
- Feel free to adjust the red pepper flakes to control the heat level to your preference.
- Garnish with green onions and a drizzle of Gochujang sauce to enhance authenticity.
- Serve over warm jasmine or short-grain rice for the best texture and flavor pairing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 194 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg
