Korean Beef Bowl with Spicy Mayo (Printer-Friendly)
Savory Korean beef with fresh veggies and spicy mayo over fluffy rice
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Beef
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste) or sriracha
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Spicy Mayo
09 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
10 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
11 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
→ For the Bowl
13 - 4 cups cooked white rice (or brown rice)
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
16 - 1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
17 - 2 green onions, sliced
18 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
# How-To Steps:
01 - Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm until ready to assemble.
02 - Combine mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy, then set aside.
03 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
04 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
05 - Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, and black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 additional minutes, stirring constantly until sauce is well combined and slightly caramelized.
06 - Divide warm rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top with seasoned Korean beef mixture, then arrange shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and red cabbage around the beef.
07 - Drizzle spicy mayo generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while beef is still warm.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The spicy mayo creates this incredible creamy heat that ties everything together
- You get that restaurant quality flavor in about 30 minutes flat
02 -
- The beef mixture keeps well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, making excellent meal prep
- The spicy mayo thickens as it sits, so thin it with a splash of water or rice vinegar if needed
03 -
- Let the beef mixture caramelize slightly in the pan for deeper flavor
- Mix the spicy mayo right before serving for the best consistency