Description
Sizzling Asian Beef Bowls bring bold flavors from Korea’s culinary landscape, combining tender marinated meat with fragrant rice. Crisp vegetables and savory sauce create a perfect balance that will satisfy your craving for a quick, delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb (500g) ground beef
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
Base and Fresh Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or olive)
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Steamed broccoli or other vegetables (optional)
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet with oil over medium-high temperature, then gently sauté minced garlic and diced onions until they release their aromatic essence and become translucent, approximately 2 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef into the skillet, methodically crumbling the meat with a wooden utensil while it caramelizes and develops a rich brown color, cooking for about 5 minutes until completely transformed.
- Infuse the beef with a harmonious blend of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar, ensuring each morsel is generously coated with the umami-rich mixture.
- Pour beef broth into the skillet, allowing the liquid to gently simmer and reduce, creating a glossy, concentrated sauce that clings perfectly to the meat, approximately 2 minutes.
- Nestle the savory beef atop a bed of steamed rice, creating a vibrant canvas for the dish. Elevate the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds across the surface.
- Complement the bowl with steamed broccoli or your preferred seasonal vegetables, transforming the meal into a nutritionally balanced and visually appealing culinary experience.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier alternative that maintains the dish’s rich flavor profile.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium soy sauce and reducing added salt, making this recipe more heart-friendly without compromising taste.
- Create a meal-prep friendly version by cooking the beef mixture in advance and storing it in portioned containers for quick, convenient weeknight dinners.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding colorful vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas to increase fiber and vitamin content while adding delightful texture and crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 85g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg