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Spicy Korean-Inspired Ground Beef Bowls with Quick Kimchi Slaw

Whip up these flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef bowls with a vibrant, quick kimchi slaw for a weeknight dinner that's both easy and exciting. A unique twist on ground beef!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner Recipes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 recommended for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated or finely minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • For the Quick Kimchi Slaw:
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage coleslaw mix works too
  • 1/4 cup chopped kimchi plus 1-2 tablespoons kimchi juice
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • For Serving:
  • Cooked rice sushi rice or jasmine rice recommended
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Sliced green onions for garnish
  • Optional: Fried egg sliced cucumber, kimchi for extra topping

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Pour this sauce over the ground beef mixture in the skillet.
  4. Stir well to coat the beef evenly. Let the sauce simmer and thicken slightly for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. While the beef simmers, prepare the quick kimchi slaw. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, chopped kimchi, kimchi juice, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and sugar. Toss well until the cabbage is evenly coated.
  6. To assemble the bowls, spoon a generous portion of cooked rice into each bowl. Top with the savory Korean-inspired ground beef. Add a hearty serving of the quick kimchi slaw.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. If desired, add a fried egg or other optional toppings.