Description

Hey friends! If you’ve ever stood in front of your fridge torn between wanting something exciting and wanting something light, this Korean-Inspired Beef Bowl is your new weeknight hero. It’s savory, sweet, spicy, tangy, and full of texture thanks to crunchy kimchi, refreshing cucumbers, and a rich runny egg on top. Best of all, it comes together fast using simple ingredients and one skillet. Let’s cook!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Beef

1½ lbs lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, chopped (whites for cooking, greens for garnish)
3 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
1½ tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

For the Cauliflower Rice

4 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen, thawed)
1 tsp olive oil or sesame oil
Pinch of salt

Toppings

½ cup kimchi
1 small cucumber, sliced or ribboned
Sesame seeds
Reserved green onion tops
Optional but amazing: 1 fried egg per bowl

Instructions

1. Brown the Beef

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.

2. Add Aromatics

Stir in garlic and the white parts of the green onions. Cook 1–2 minutes, until fragrant.

3. Make the Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth.

4. Glaze the Beef

Pour the sauce over the beef. Stir to coat and let simmer 2–3 minutes, until thick and glossy.

5. Cook the Cauliflower Rice

Heat oil in a separate skillet over medium-high. Add cauliflower rice, season with a pinch of salt, and sauté 4–5 minutes until tender but not mushy.

6. Assemble the Bowls

Divide cauliflower rice into bowls. Top with Korean beef, kimchi, cucumber, sesame seeds, and green onions. Add a fried egg on top if desired.

Notes

New to gochujang? Start with 1 tablespoon for mild heat.
Cauliflower rice mushy? Cook on high heat and don’t overcrowd the pan.
No gochujang available? Mix 1 tbsp sriracha + ½ tbsp miso paste + a pinch of sugar.
Want to swap proteins? Turkey, chicken, tofu, or plant-based crumbles all work great.

Nutrition

Calories: 380Cal Per Serving
Fat: 24g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 28g