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High-Protein Korean Beef Bowl

A quick, high-protein Korean beef bowl made with a sweet and savory soy-ginger glaze, served over rice and topped with scallions, chilies, and a jammy egg.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Korean
Calories: 536

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7) recommended for higher protein
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 0.5 small onion finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 0.5 cup scallions sliced
  • 4 eggs for frying
  • fresh chilies sliced, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or cauliflower rice

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Rice cooker or pot for rice
  • Bowls for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook your rice first according to package directions so it's ready when the beef is done.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Let it brown undisturbed for a minute or two before stirring for better texture and caramelization, about 5-7 minutes total.
  3. Drain excess fat from the pan if there's more than a tablespoon or two.
  4. Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic to the beef, cooking for about 2 minutes until fragrant and the onion is softened.
  5. Stir in the soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Mix well and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy, stirring occasionally.
  6. While the beef finishes simmering, fry the eggs in a separate pan over medium-low heat until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Divide the warm rice among four bowls, then top each with a generous portion of the Korean beef mixture.
  8. Top each bowl with sliced scallions, fresh chilies (adjust to your heat preference), and carefully place a fried egg on top.
  9. Serve immediately and break the egg yolk to create a rich sauce throughout the bowl.

Notes

For meal prep: Store beef, rice, and toppings separately. Beef keeps 4 days refrigerated or 2 months frozen. Add fresh toppings and eggs when serving. Can substitute ground turkey or tofu for beef. Adjust rice type based on dietary preferences; cauliflower rice for low-carb option.