A flavorful and protein-packed Korean beef rice bowl featuring lean ground beef, a savory soy-garlic sauce, and fresh vegetables served over steamed rice. Perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 cups cooked white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
Cook the white rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked beef in the skillet and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
In a separate pan, lightly sauté the fresh spinach leaves over medium heat just until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls.
Top each bowl of rice with an equal portion of the Korean beef mixture.
Add shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and sautéed spinach around or on top of the beef.
Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve immediately and enjoy your high protein Korean beef rice bowl.