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High-Protein Korean Beef Bowls

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These high-protein Korean beef bowls are quick, flavorful, and ready in 25 minutes. Lean ground beef is simmered in a garlicky soy-ginger glaze and served over rice with a jammy egg for a satisfying, protein-packed meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
  • 2 tbsp honey (or low-carb sweetener)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 4 large eggs (soft-cooked, for topping)
  • 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
  • 3 scallions, sliced
  • 1–2 fresh chilies, sliced (optional)
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, cooking until browned and crumbled.
  2. Stir in onion, garlic, and ginger; cook until fragrant.
  3. Add soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Stir to coat beef and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Meanwhile, cook eggs to soft or medium doneness (about 6–7 minutes in boiling water, then cooled in ice water).
  5. Spoon beef over bowls of warm rice. Top each with a soft-cooked egg.
  6. Garnish with scallions, chilies, and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Swap beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
  • Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
  • Add gochujang or red pepper flakes for more heat.
  • Bulk it up with veggies like broccoli, spinach, or zucchini.
  • Perfect for meal prep—make beef ahead and assemble bowls as needed.

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