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High-Protein Korean Beef Bowl

A delicious and nutritious Korean-inspired beef bowl packed with protein and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Marinade
  • 1 lb lean ground beef preferably 90% lean
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Vegetables
  • 2 cups broccoli florets steamed
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 2 green onions scallions chopped
Rice
  • 2 cups brown rice cooked
Toppings
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 avocado sliced optional

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
  2. Add the ground beef to the marinade and mix until fully coated. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Cook the Beef
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.
Prepare the Vegetables
  1. While the beef is cooking, steam the broccoli, and sauté the sliced carrots and bell peppers in a separate pan until tender, about 5 minutes.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. In a bowl, layer cooked brown rice, followed by the cooked beef, steamed broccoli, sautéed carrots, and bell peppers.
  2. Top with chopped scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and sliced avocado if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 6gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference. This dish can also be served with a fried egg on top for extra protein.

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