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Flavorful Korean Beef Bowl Recipe Easy Homemade Jasmine Rice Dinner

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A quick and easy Korean beef bowl featuring marinated ground beef served over fragrant jasmine rice, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (preferably 80/20 for flavor)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Optional: steamed veggies like broccoli or snap peas

Instructions

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain thoroughly.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, 2 cups water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  3. Mix soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat if needed.
  5. Pour the marinade over the beef in the skillet. Stir well and cook for another 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the meat.
  6. Slice green onions and toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over low heat for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
  7. Assemble bowls by spooning jasmine rice into bowls, topping with beef mixture, and sprinkling green onions and sesame seeds. Add optional steamed veggies if desired.

Notes

Rinse jasmine rice thoroughly to avoid gummy texture. Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking beef to ensure proper browning. If sauce is too thin, thicken with a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water). For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Ground beef can be swapped with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.

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