Description
Korean cuisine sings with these mouthwatering Beef Bulgogi Bowls, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and umami flavors. Succulent marinated beef nestles over steamed rice, inviting hungry diners to savor each delicious, tender bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 4 large soft boiled eggs
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) plus 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Vegetables:
- ½ small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon scallion, diced
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant bulgogi sauce by whisking together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced ginger, and crushed garlic in a medium mixing bowl. Let the mixture rest to harmonize its complex flavors.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat and introduce ground beef and finely chopped onions. Sauté the mixture, breaking down beef into crumbly fragments until it achieves a rich caramel-brown color with hints of pink, approximately 5 minutes.
- Pour the prepared bulgogi sauce into the skillet, thoroughly coating the beef and onions. Gently simmer the blend, allowing the liquid to reduce and intensify, creating a glossy and deeply flavored coating, about 8-10 minutes.
- While the beef simmers, prepare individual serving bowls with a foundation of fluffy white rice, creating a welcoming base for the aromatic meat mixture.
- Transfer the simmered beef evenly across the rice-filled bowls, ensuring each portion receives an equal distribution of the savory mixture.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing each bowl with a delicately soft-boiled egg, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and finely sliced scallions, adding layers of texture and freshness.
Notes
- Flavor Fusion: The Bulgogi sauce combines sweet, tangy, and savory elements that transform ordinary ground beef into a mouthwatering Korean-inspired dish.
- Quick Cooking: This recipe takes just about 15-20 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Protein-Packed Meal: Ground beef provides a hearty protein base, while the soft boiled egg adds extra richness and nutrition.
- Customizable Comfort: Easily adjust spice levels or swap rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Smart Prep Tip: Make extra Bulgogi sauce and store in the refrigerator for future quick meals or marinades.
- Garnish Game: Fresh scallions and sesame seeds add a burst of color, texture, and authentic Korean flavor to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg