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A vibrant Korean beef bowl in a white ceramic bowl: glossy seasoned ground beef with sesame seeds and green onions, served over steamed white rice with pickled daikon and carrot ribbons, broccoli florets, and a soft-fried egg on top, against a light wood table surface.

Easy 20-Minute Korean Beef Bowl

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A quick, healthy, and deeply flavorful Korean-inspired beef bowl with tender beef, rice, pickled veggies, and a soft-fried egg.

  • Total Time: 20 min
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, optional for heat)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 2 cups cooked white rice (or brown rice)
  • 1 egg per serving
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish
  • Pickled daikon and carrots (quick-pickled: 1 cup daikon/carrot julienned, ¼ cup rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, ½ tsp salt — marinate 10+ min)

Instructions

  1. Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, gochugaru, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until browned (3–4 min). Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in the sauce and simmer 2–3 min until thickened and coated.
  4. In the same skillet, fry 1 egg per serving: heat a little oil, crack egg, cover, and cook 2–3 min for runny yolk.
  5. Divide rice among bowls. Top with beef, fried egg, pickled veggies, sesame seeds, and green onions.

Notes

  • For meal prep, double the beef and store separately from rice; assemble fresh.
  • Vegetarian option: swap beef for crumbled tofu or tempeh + 1 tbsp mushroom powder for depth.
  • Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra greens.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Korean-inspired
  • Diet: High-Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg
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