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Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowls

Quick & Delicious Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowls for High Protein Dinner

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A quick and cozy bowl featuring ground beef cooked in a sweet and savory bulgogi sauce, served over rice with fresh veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef (85–90% lean)
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (optional)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 23 green onions, thinly sliced (plus more for garnish)
  • 4 cups cooked rice (jasmine, short-grain, or brown rice)
  • Toppings: sesame seeds, cucumber slices, shredded carrots, steamed broccoli, kimchi, sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, fried egg

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice first so it’s hot and ready for serving.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add oil if needed, then brown the ground beef while breaking it up, for 4–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in green onions and sesame seeds.
  7. Serve by spooning rice into bowls, top with bulgogi beef, and add desired crunchy toppings.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. For meal prep, portion beef and rice into containers and keep fresh toppings separate.

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