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Korean Beef Meal Prep Bowls


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x

Description

Bold, savory, and perfectly balanced—these bowls bring all the umami flavors and a touch of tangy cucumber for freshness. With protein-packed beef and nourishing grains, it’s a meal that fuels busy days with excitement. Time to level up your weekly prep!

 


Ingredients

Scale

Base

4 cups cooked brown rice (white rice or cauliflower rice work too!)

Korean Beef

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 tsp ginger, finely chopped

2 tsp sesame oil, divided

⅓ cup soy sauce

2 tbsp honey

½ onion, sliced

¼ tsp salt

1 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)

Quick Pickled Cucumbers

1 cucumber, thinly sliced

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp honey

¼ tsp red pepper flakes

Optional Toppings

Sesame seeds

Chopped green onion

Gochujang sauce or Sriracha


Instructions

Pickle the Cucumbers

Toss sliced cucumbers with rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes. Let sit while preparing the rest.

 

Cook the Beef

Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a skillet. Add onion and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute. Add beef and salt, cook until browned. Stir in soy sauce, honey, and remaining sesame oil. Simmer 2–3 minutes until the meat is glazed.

 

Assemble Bowls

Divide rice evenly into 4 containers. Top with Korean beef, pickled cucumbers, and optional toppings.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Calories: 457 
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 657 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 61 g
  • Protein: 32 g