Description
Spicy Korean Beef Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Seoul right to your kitchen. Tender ground beef is perfectly balanced with colorful vegetables, all coated in a savory, spicy sauce made from gochujang and soy sauce. This quick weeknight meal is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your spice preferences. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, these bowls are sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced thinly
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 1 cup zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Mix in gochujang and soy sauce; let it bubble to create a thick sauce.
- Add bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the mixture and stir well. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve over bowls of cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg