Description
This Korean rice bowl recipe combines savory seasoned ground beef with fresh vegetables and fluffy rice for a complete 20-minute weeknight dinner that brings authentic Korean flavors to your table.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
4 cups fresh spinach
1 cup shredded carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with wooden spoon, until browned (8-10 minutes)
3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
4. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil, cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens
5. In separate pan, heat remaining sesame oil and sauté carrots for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp
6. Add spinach to carrots and cook until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes
7. Divide warm rice among 4 bowls
8. Top each bowl with seasoned beef and sautéed vegetables
9. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving
Notes
Use day-old rice for best texture if available
Ground turkey can substitute for ground beef
Add kimchi for extra authentic Korean flavor
Store leftover components separately for best quality
Reheat gently to maintain optimal texture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg