This 20-Minute Korean Beef Bowl is a quick, flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With savory ground beef seasoned with ginger, garlic, and a hint of spice, this dish is served over cauliflower rice and fresh greens for a healthy, Whole30-friendly meal. It’s customizable, easy to make, and packed with delicious Korean-inspired flavors, making it a great option for meal prep or a last-minute dinner.
Ingredients:
- 1 shallot, diced
- 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated (about 1 tbsp)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 4 cups cauliflower rice (substitute white rice if not on Whole30)
- 6 cups greens of choice (chopped romaine, arugula, spinach, etc.)
Optional Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Optional Toppings
- Chopped green onions
- Sliced avocado
Instructions:
- Cook Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sesame oil. Once hot, add the diced shallot and grated ginger, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Season the Beef: Sprinkle the red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder over the beef. Stir in the coconut aminos and fish sauce, cooking for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce has slightly reduced and the beef is well-coated.
- Prepare Cauliflower Rice and Greens: While the beef cooks, prepare the cauliflower rice according to package instructions or steam it in a separate skillet. Place a portion of chopped greens into each bowl as the base.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cauliflower rice among the bowls, layering it over the greens. Top with the seasoned Korean beef.
- Optional Sauce and Toppings: If using the optional sauce, combine mayo and hot sauce in a small bowl, adjusting the spice level to taste. Drizzle over each bowl. Add chopped green onions and sliced avocado for extra flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
This 20-Minute Korean Beef Bowl is a satisfying, flavorful meal that’s both healthy and easy to prepare. With the rich taste of seasoned ground beef over a base of cauliflower rice and fresh greens, it’s a dish you’ll want to keep in your weeknight rotation. Enjoy the savory, spicy flavors and customize the toppings to make it your own!
20-Minute Korean Beef Bowl with Cauliflower Rice and Greens
A quick and easy Korean Beef Bowl with seasonedground beef, cauliflower rice, and fresh greens, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 shallot diced
- 2 inches fresh ginger peeled and grated (about 1 tbsp)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 4 cups cauliflower rice substitute white rice if not on Whole30
- 6 cups greens of choice chopped romaine, arugula, spinach, etc.
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 tbsp hot sauce adjust to taste
- Chopped green onions
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Cook Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sesame oil. Once hot, add the diced shallot and grated ginger, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Season the Beef: Sprinkle the red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder over the beef. Stir in the coconut aminos and fish sauce, cooking for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce has slightly reduced and the beef is well-coated.
- Prepare Cauliflower Rice and Greens: While the beef cooks, prepare the cauliflower rice according to package instructions or steam it in a separate skillet. Place a portion of chopped greens into each bowl as the base.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cauliflower rice among the bowls, layering it over the greens. Top with the seasoned Korean beef.
- Optional Sauce and Toppings: If using the optional sauce, combine mayo and hot sauce in a small bowl, adjusting the spice level to taste. Drizzle over each bowl. Add chopped green onions and sliced avocado for extra flavor and texture.