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High Protein Korean Beef Rice Bowls
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy Korean

High Protein Korean Beef Rice Bowls

The easiest and most delicious high-protein Korean beef rice bowls with less than 500 calories, perfect for weight loss. Lean ground beef is cooked in a savory gochujang and soy sauce glaze until golden and crispy, then served over hot rice with quick-pickled cucumber and spicy lemon mayo.

10m Prep
15m Cook
25m Total
4 Servings
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Ingredients

base
  • rice (cooked hot)
beef
  • lean ground beef
  • green onion (chopped)
beef sauce
  • light soy sauce
  • honey
  • fresh garlic (minced)
  • gochujang
  • sesame oil
  • sesame seeds
pickled cucumber
  • grated carrots (grated)
  • cucumber (sliced)
  • rice vinegar
  • chili flakes
sauce
  • spicy lemon mayo

Steps

  1. 1
    In a bowl, mix light soy sauce, honey, fresh garlic, gochujang, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
    ~3 min
  2. 2
    Cook lean ground beef on high heat for 6 minutes. Once cooked, add the sauce with chopped green onion and cook until golden and crispy.
    ~8 min
  3. 3
    In a bowl, combine grated carrots, sliced cucumber, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, chili flakes, and sesame seeds for the pickled cucumber side.
    ~5 min
  4. 4
    Serve the crispy beef over hot rice with pickled cucumbers and spicy lemon mayo. Enjoy.
    ~2 min

Nutrition (per serving)

484
Calories
Cultural Context
Inspired by Korean bibimbap and bulgogi, this dish uses the bold flavors of gochujang (Korean chili paste) and sesame to create a satisfying and calorie-controlled fitness meal.
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