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Lean Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowls with Sliced Cucumbers & Jasmine Rice

Savory-sweet Korean bulgogi seasoned lean ground beef over fluffy rice with sesame cucumbers.

Skip expensive Korean BBQ takeout with this fast 20-minute skillet prep. 93/7 lean ground beef browned with soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and garlic, served over fragrant jasmine rice with cool sesame cucumbers.

⏱PREP TIME10 min
🔥COOK TIME12 min
🍱BATCH YIELD4 Meals
🧊SHELF LIFE5 Days
Lean Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowls with Sliced Cucumbers & Jasmine Rice
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Recipe Ingredients

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Bulgogi Ground Beef

Rice & Sesame Cucumbers

Step-by-Step Batch Method

6 Chef Steps
  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and brown for 6 minutes, breaking into crumbles.

  3. 3

    Drain any excess liquid, pour bulgogi sauce into the pan, and simmer for 3 minutes until meat is caramelized and glossy.

  4. 4

    Toss sliced cucumbers with rice vinegar and sesame seeds.

  5. 5

    Divide jasmine rice and bulgogi beef into primary container compartments.

  6. 6

    Place sesame cucumbers into secondary compartments and garnish meat with green onions.

👨‍🍳 Pro Meal Prep Tips for This Dish

  • Lean beef ratio: 93/7 or 96/4 beef prevents greasy fat pooling when chilled in the fridge.
  • Caramelization key: let beef sear undisturbed for 2 minutes after adding sauce for golden crust.
  • Freezer meal: beef and rice freeze for 3 months; add cucumbers fresh on day of eating.