Korean Beef Rice Bowls

These Korean Beef Rice Bowls are a quick, budget-friendly dinner packed with bold savory-sweet flavor and fresh, crunchy vegetables. Lean ground beef is simmered in a simple Korean-inspired sauce made with coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, and a touch of maple syrup, then served over fluffy rice with crisp cucumber, carrots, and green onions. Ready in just 25 minutes, this balanced meal is perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

Beef

1 lb lean ground beef
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp fresh ginger grated

Sauce

¼ cup coconut aminos
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes

Bowls

2 cups cooked rice
1 cucumber diced
1 cup shredded carrots
3 green onions sliced
Sesame seeds

Method

Brown ground beef in a skillet.
Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute.
Whisk together sauce ingredients.
Pour sauce over beef and simmer 2–3 minutes.
Divide rice among bowls.
Top with beef, cucumber, carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds.