Korean Beef Bowls are a healthy, hearty dish that is perfect for any meal of the day. The beef is cooked with an assortment of vegetables to create a flavorful combination.
This recipe can be served as an appetizer or main course, and it's easy to make too! You can also use these bowls to serve other dishes like rice or salad. If you're looking for something new to try on your next dinner date night this recipe is sure not to disappoint!
Korean Beef Power Bowl
Korean Beef Power bowls are great for meal prep and even for a quick lunch on the run. This flavorful dish is always a crowd-pleaser in my home even when friends come over with their kids.
Another absolutely amazing Asian recipe is this shrimp chop suey. Both recipes totally compliment each other!
Ingredients
You only need fourteen ingredients to make these easy and flavorful Korean Beef Bowls.
- soy sauce
- toasted sesame oil
- dark brown sugar
- red pepper flakes
- Asian chili sauce
- ground ginger
- garlic, minced
- panko bread crumbs
- ground beef
- shredded pepper jack cheese
- green onions
- red cabbage
- mayo
- lime juice
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
You only need to follow these six easy steps and then you will have an easy and delicious beef bowl.
Step 1: Preheat the oven and chop the green onions.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Chop the green onions. Set aside 2 stalks for adding to the beef bowls once cooked.
Step 2: Make the sauce
In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon Asian chili sauce, ground ginger, and minced garlic. Add the beef, green onions, and panko bread crumbs. Using your hand, mix until well combined.
Step 3: Form into patties
Divide the mixture into 4 portions. Form a ball with each portion, then flatten into a patty. Use a ramekin to shape the beef into a bowl.
Step 4: Bake the beef
Place each beef bowl onto a baking sheet face down, using an oven-safe ramekin to hold its shape. Cover with foil. Put in the oven on the center rack and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil covering and flip the beef bowls over, removing the ramekins. Add ¼ cup shredded pepper jack cheese to each bowl and place back in the oven for 5 minutes, or until melted.
Step 5: Make the sauce
Prepare the chili mayonnaise: Mix Mayo with Asian chili, lime juice, and pepper.
Step 6: Finish the bowl
Fill each beef bowl with ¼ cup shredded red cabbage, green onions, and chili mayonnaise to taste. Enjoy!
Substitutions
Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this beef bulgogi bowl.
- turkey - want to lower the fat in this recipe? Use ground turkey instead.
- ginger - don't have ground ginger on hand? Use fresh minced ginger instead.
- bread crumbs - Out of panko? Plain regular bread crumbs will work in a pinch.
Variations
Want to personalize this (use keyword or recipe title here) recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.
- Spicy - add chili pepper flakes while cooking the beef for an added kick
- Rice - Serve with steamed rice for a more filling recipe.
- Sesame Seeds - garnish with sesame seeds for added crunch and flavor.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this Slow Cooker Korean Beef Recipe.
Equipment
You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this flavorful Asian-inspired dish.
- large mixing bowl
- ramekins or oven-safe small dishes
- baking sheet
Storage
I never manage to have leftovers of this recipe, however, if you do have no fear! You can store these leftover beef patties in the fridge for up to three days.
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FAQ
Do you have questions about Korean Beef Bowls? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this recipe.
You can heat this dish up the same way you would regular beef burgers. Place them on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 1-2 minutes, flipping over halfway through.
You don't have to use panko bread crumbs, but it does help with the crunch of these beef patties. You can substitute with regular breadcrumbs or crushed crackers if you'd like.
Yes! You can freeze these beef patties in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to two months. Thaw out the beef before cooking.
Asian chili sauce, also known as hot pepper paste, consists of red chiles and soybean paste. It's often used to add heat and flavor to a dish, especially noodles and soups.
Korean Beef Bowls
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Korean Beef Bowls
Equipment
- baking pan
- ramekin
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar packed
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Asian chili sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 4 green onion stalks chopped
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
Chili Mayonnaise
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Asian chili sauce
- ¼ teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400*
- Chop the green onions. Set aside 2 stalks for adding to the beef bowls once cooked.
- In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon Asian chili sauce, ground ginger, and minced garlic. Add the beef, green onions, and panko bread crumbs. Using your hands, mix until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 portions. Form a ball with each portion, then flatten into a patty. Use a ramekin to shape beef into a bowl.
- Place each beef bowl onto a baking sheet face down, using an oven safe ramekin to hold its shape. Cover with foil. Put in the oven on the center rack and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil covering and flip the beef bowls over, removing the ramekins. Add ¼ cup shredded pepper jack cheese to each bowl and place back in the oven for 5 minutes, or until melted.
- Prepare the chili mayonnaise: Mix Mayo with Asian chili, lime juice, and pepper.
- Fill each beef bowl with ¼ cup shredded red cabbage, green onions, and chili mayonnaise to taste. Enjoy!
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