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Savory Korean Beef Bowl Recipe Easy Homemade Sesame Rice Kimchi Bowl

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A quick and easy savory Korean beef bowl featuring tender sweet-savory ground beef, nutty sesame rice, and spicy tangy kimchi for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (about 1 cup uncooked)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 green onion, sliced thin
  • 1 cup kimchi, chopped
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
  • Optional: fried egg per serving
  • Optional: extra sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 cup (190g) jasmine rice according to package instructions: rinse rice, add 1 1/2 cups (360ml) water, bring to boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Let sit off heat, covered, for 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer cooked rice to a large bowl. Stir in 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and sliced green onion. Mix gently and keep warm.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef, breaking apart with spatula. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. While beef cooks, slice cucumber and chop kimchi. Fry eggs sunny side up if using.
  7. Divide warm sesame rice between bowls. Top with Korean beef, kimchi, cucumber slices, and fried egg if desired. Garnish with extra sesame seeds and green onions.
  8. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

If beef sauce reduces too much and feels dry, add a splash of water or extra soy sauce to loosen. Toast sesame seeds fresh for best flavor. Adjust kimchi amount to control spice level. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Rice alternatives like brown or cauliflower rice work well.

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Keywords: Korean beef bowl, sesame rice, kimchi, quick dinner, easy Korean recipe, ground beef recipe, weeknight meal

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