Korean Bulgogi Bowl

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If you love Korean food, you have to try this amazing twist on bulgogi beef! Bulgogi is usually made with thinly shaved slices of beef, marinated and flame licked. This dish, on the other hand, has the delicious taste you know and love, but is made with ground beef and served as a rice bowl. The whole recipe is anxiety-free and takes just a few minutes. Your kids and friends will love this healthier dinner, and you will feel like you're on the streets of Seoul.

Submitted by Diana71
Published on March 5, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • ¼ cup water

  • ½ Asian pear, grated

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste

  • 1 inch piece ginger, peeled and diced

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice, or more to taste

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped, or to taste

  • 1 cucumber, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced, or to taste (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Mix in sesame oil.

  2. Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, water, Asian pear, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until combined but still slightly chunky. Pour mixture into the skillet with the beef and cook over medium heat until most of the liquid evaporates, 7 to 9 minutes.

  3. Place 1/4 the cooked brown rice in the bottom of an individual serving bowl. Top with a portion of beef mixture, lettuce, cucumber, red bell pepper, and sesame seeds. Repeat with remaining rice, beef, and toppings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

425 Calories
19g Fat
37g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 425
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 987mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 27g 53%
Vitamin C 62mg 69%
Calcium 99mg 8%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 777mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.