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Easy Spicy Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowls Recipe with Sriracha Mayo for Perfect Weeknight Dinner

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A quick and flavorful spicy Korean ground beef rice bowl topped with creamy sriracha mayo, perfect for busy weeknights and satisfying dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) 85% lean ground beef
  • 3 cups (600 g) cooked white rice (jasmine or short-grain)
  • 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced (fresh preferred, dried flakes optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Sriracha Mayo:
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise (Kewpie mayo recommended)
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Optional: cucumber slices or carrot matchsticks for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook about 3 cups (600 g) of white rice according to package instructions (about 15 minutes).
  2. Mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise with 1-2 tablespoons sriracha and 1 teaspoon lime juice in a small bowl. Refrigerate to meld flavors.
  3. Toast 1 teaspoon sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir often to avoid burning. Set aside.
  4. Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully browned.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  6. Lower heat to medium and stir in gochujang, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, more gochujang, or soy sauce as needed.
  8. Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Spoon the spicy beef mixture over the rice.
  9. Drizzle generously with sriracha mayo.
  10. Garnish with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and optional cucumber or carrot slices.

Notes

If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen. Let beef brown well for caramelized flavor. Adjust sriracha mayo heat to taste. Use pre-cooked or microwaveable rice to save time. Garnishes add freshness and texture. For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce. Vegetarian options include tempeh or mushrooms instead of beef.

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