Korean Beef Rice Bowls

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked rice
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• Sriracha, optional
• 1 cup julienned carrots
• Chopped green onions, optional for serving
• Toasted sesame seeds, optional for serving
• Red pepper flakes, optional for serving

Instructions

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   1

   Cook the rice. Prepare the rice according to package directions and keep warm while preparing the beef mixture.

2. 

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   Brown the beef. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until almost fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

3. 

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   Add the sauce ingredients. Stir in the garlic, ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and optional sriracha. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce lightly coats the beef.

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   Add the carrots. Add the julienned carrots and cook for about 2 minutes, just until slightly softened but still vibrant.

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   Serve and garnish. Spoon the beef mixture over warm rice and top with chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes if desired.