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Korean Rice Bowl

Quick and Delicious Korean Rice Bowl for Any Night

4servings
50 min
Easy
Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Korean Rice Bowl

About this recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Korea with this easy-to-make rice bowl. Packed with well-seasoned beef, colorful vegetables, and a touch of spice, this dish brings both nutrition and taste to your table. Perfect for a satisfying dinner during busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup short grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the rice according to package instructions, keeping it warm.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

  4. 4

    Add onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until tender.

  5. 5

    In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, rice vinegar, and sugar.

  6. 6

    Pour sauce over beef and vegetables, stirring to combine; cook until sauce thickens.

  7. 7

    In another skillet, fry eggs to your liking.

  8. 8

    Serve the beef mixture over rice, topped with a fried egg and sesame seeds.

Chef's tip

Feel free to customize with additional vegetables like zucchini or spinach for extra nutrition. Adjust spice level by varying the amount of gochujang.

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