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
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