Easy Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowl
If you are craving Asian-inspired flavors, beef bulgogi is sure to leave you feeling satisfied. The minced beef is simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce and then served over fluffy steamed rice. This Asian Beef Bowl has a little bit of something for everyone.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef minced beef
- 1/2 cup soy sauce , low sodium [See Note 1]
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger minced or ground
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 1 cup rice , uncooked
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1/4 teaspoon salt , optional, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes more or less, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- 3 green onions chopped
- 2 tsp Sesame Seeds toasted
- Sriracha sauce as needed
Instructions
- Cook the Beef. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the sesame oil and garlic and brown the ground beef.
- Prepare the Sauce: After the beef is fully cooked, drain any excess fat and add brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, salt (optional), pepper, rice, beef stock (or water) and crushed red peppers. Simmer on low for 15-20 minutes or so or until the rice is cooked to your desired tenderness,
- Serve. Top with green onions, sesame seeds and an additional pinch of crushed red peppers (optional).
Notes
- If using regular soy sauce instead of reduced sodium, make sure to taste the food before adding salt.