Caramelized Korean ground beef over white jasmine rice in a bowl, flanked by vibrant kimchi.

Korean Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowl

Savory-sweet bulgogi glazed ground beef served over fragrant jasmine rice with zesty kimchi for an easy high-protein dinner.

Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Total25 min
Serves4
Gluten-freeDairy-freeHigh-protein
9393/100 · ExcellentBuilt on ground beef, jasmine rice and kimchi. Nothing in it is flagged.

This weeknight-friendly take on Korean bulgogi delivers rich, caramelized flavor in just twenty-five minutes. Grass-fed ground beef cooks quickly in a savory garlic and coconut amino glaze, offering plenty of satisfying protein. Paired with fluffy jasmine rice and tangy fermented kimchi, it makes a balanced, dairy-free dinner in a single bowl.

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Combine the rinsed jasmine rice, water, and half of the salt in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a rolling boil for 3 minutes, then cover tightly with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer undisturbed for 12 minutes until tender.

  2. 2

    While the rice cooks, whisk together the coconut aminos, raw honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, black pepper, and the remaining salt in a small bowl until thoroughly blended.

  3. 3

    Heat the avocado oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute until shimmering. Add the ground beef and press it into an even layer, letting it sear undisturbed for 3 minutes to develop browned edges.

  4. 4

    Break the beef into smaller crumbles with a wooden spatula and sauté for another 3 minutes until fully cooked through and no longer pink.

  5. 5

    Pour the bulgogi sauce mixture over the cooked ground beef in the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until the liquid reduces into a glossy, caramelized coating on the meat.

  6. 6

    Remove the jasmine rice from heat, fluff with a fork, and divide evenly among four wide bowls. Spoon the hot glazed bulgogi beef over the rice and arrange a serving of cold kimchi alongside before serving.

Tip

Store leftover beef and rice separately in airtight glass containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep the kimchi chilled until serving to maintain its crisp crunch and live cultures.

An original Clearshelf recipe, built from products on Clearshelf. Photo is illustrative.