Korean Beef Bowls

Ingredients:

• Ground Beef Mixture:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • Salt/pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced

• Sauce:

  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger

• Garnishes:

  • Green onions
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Red pepper flakes

• For Serving:

• Thinly sliced cucumbers
• Julienned carrots
• 3 cups cooked rice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sauce:

   • Combine beef broth with cornstarch until well mixed.
   • Ensure the broth is cool to prevent activating the cornstarch prematurely.
   • Mix in soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, hot sauce, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Store in a cool place.

2. Cook the Beef:

   • Season ground beef with salt and pepper.
   • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook and crumble for 3 minutes.
   • Add onions and garlic. Sauté until beef is cooked through (5-6 minutes). Drain any grease.

3. Combine and Thicken:

   • Add the prepared sauce to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then let it continue to boil, thicken, and reduce for 3 minutes, stirring periodically.

4. Garnish and Serve:

   • Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.
   • Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or in lettuce wraps.