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Quick Korean Rice Bowl Recipe

When my husband was out of town recently and it was 100% up to me to do all the carpooling, parenting, meals, etc. (during an already very busy weekend, more on that below!), I knew I needed to make some no-brainer dinners that the kids would love. And I must admit, I even surprised myself with how simple this one was to make. I was prepared to put more work into the cooking and clean-up, but these Korean rice bowls really were one of the quickest and easiest dinners I've made in a while (thankfully)! Plus, we all three loved the flavors and gobbled it up. You can even make Instant Pot Brown Rice to save time!

Two colorful bowls of Korean rice bowls with ground beef and vegetables on a table.

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Korean Rice Bowls for Our Super Busy Weekend

Now, back to that super busy weekend that I mentioned. It was homecoming at our high school, and between all the festivities at the football game on Friday night (both my girls cheer) and their very first dance on Saturday, there was not a dull moment to be had! My girls loved getting all dressed up and having somewhere special to go. And after giving up so much over the last couple of years, I really appreciated how the school made an outside venue work so that these kids could all go have fun and make memories together!

Check out how grown up my children are ... how in the world did this happen!? They were 3 and 5 when I started my blog in 2010, feels like a lifetime ago!

Lisa Leake and her two daughters before their high school homecoming party.

Other Rice Bowl Recipes

Bowl recipes are a great way for everyone to assemble their dinner with their favorite ingredients. Here are some of my favorite quick and easy bowl recipes that are perfect for busy nights ...

  • Cuban Black Bean & Yellow Rice Bowls
  • Easy Flank Steak Taco Bowls (with creamed spinach & corn)
  • Weeknight Curry Chicken Bowl
  • No-Cook DIY Tuna Poke Bowl
  • Risotto Recipe

Korean Rice Bowl Recipe

So, for your next busy weekend (or week), here's that simple and tasty recipe to help make things easy on yourself. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! You will also love this Beef Bulgogi recipe! For more easy dinner ideas, check out these Ground Beef Recipes.

Quick Korean Ground Beef and Veggie Rice Bowls on 100 Days of Real Food

Quick Korean Ground Beef and Veggie Rice Bowls

This simple and quick Korean Ground Beef and Veggie Rice Bowl recipe is full of flavor and perfect for those busy nights.
5 Reviews / 5 Average
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 20 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Method: Too Easy
Diet: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free
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Servings: 4
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Ingredients
  

For the Sauce

  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

For the Stir Fry

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 red bell pepper (deseeded, cored, and cut into 2" slices)
  • ½ pound broccoli (big stems removed and cut into thin slices about ¼" to ½" thick)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

For Serving

  • Brown rice (cooked according to package (4 servings))
  • Fried egg (to go on top (optional))
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and broccoli and cook while stirring occasionally until the veggies begin to soften, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Move the veggies over to the side in the pan and add the ground beef and garlic. Brown the meat while breaking it up with a spatula. Once the beef is cooked all the way through (no longer pink), mix it together with the veggies and pour in the sauce (use a rubber spatula so you don't leave any of the honey behind!).
  • Turn the heat down to low and stir until the meat and veggies are well coated with the sauce. Once the sauce thickens, after about 2 to 3 minutes, spoon the mixture over brown rice, season with salt and pepper, add a fried egg on top (if using), and serve.

Notes

  • Gluten-Free if you sub soy sauce for tamari. 
  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Quick Korean Ground Beef and Veggie Rice Bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 81mg27%
Sodium 808mg35%
Potassium 684mg20%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 1322IU26%
Vitamin C 89mg108%
Calcium 68mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Lisa is a wife, mother, foodie, blogger, and #1 New York Times Best-selling author who is on a mission to cut out processed food.

Comments

  1. Aly says

    February 18, 2025 at 2:37 pm

    5 stars
    A hit! We used a bit more honey for our family's taste but otherwise made as directed. Easy, healthy, and tasty!

    Reply
  2. Anastasia Cope says

    August 25, 2023 at 10:28 am

    Question- we are on the SIX good elimination. Can I sub the soy sauce with Coconut Aminos, for soy/gluten free?
    Does that change the amount I would use?

    Reply
  3. Rachel says

    March 12, 2023 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    My family loves these! We have them a lot.
    A Korean friend suggested adding a splash of white or white wine vinegar. It gives that perfect zing that you never knew you needed!

    Reply
  4. Shawn says

    August 07, 2022 at 5:57 pm

    Wow, delish:)!! Didn't change a thing this first time, or when I make it again. A lot of flavor, so its highly satisfying; this is also due to the nice balance of the meat, rice, and veggies.
    Thank you for sharing it!!

    Reply
  5. Rachele says

    March 11, 2022 at 7:20 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was absolutely delicious! My family and I loved every bite of this flavorful meal. The sauce is wonderful and if you top the meal off with some Sriacha sauce, it enhances all the flavors of the Korean bowl and goes perfectly with it. Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      March 14, 2022 at 7:08 pm

      Glad to hear everyone loved it! - Nicole

      Reply
  6. Jenna says

    January 21, 2022 at 8:16 am

    5 stars
    So good!! Made this for dinner last week. So quick and simple, but filled with flavor. I didn't have any peppers so I cut up a sweet onion instead. I will be making this next week for sure. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      January 21, 2022 at 9:10 am

      Glad to hear you enjoyed it! - Nicole

      Reply
  7. Melinda says

    January 06, 2022 at 4:53 pm

    5 stars
    Big hit at our house!!!

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      January 13, 2022 at 10:06 am

      Yay! Glad to hear it. - Nicole

      Reply
  8. Sandy Ryan says

    October 22, 2021 at 9:02 am

    I'm wondering of this freezes well? I'd like to make individual servings for super crazy days.

    Reply

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