Korean Beef Bowl with Spicy Mayo (Printable)
Savory Korean beef with vegetables and spicy mayo over rice, ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Beef
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste) or sriracha
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Spicy Mayo
09 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
10 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
11 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
→ For the Bowl
13 - 4 cups cooked white rice (or brown rice)
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
16 - 1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
17 - 2 green onions, sliced
18 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
# How To Cook:
01 - Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm until ready to assemble bowls.
02 - Combine mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey in a small bowl. Whisk until completely smooth and set aside for serving.
03 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5–6 minutes.
04 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
05 - Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, and black pepper. Cook for 2–3 additional minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce coats the beef evenly and slightly caramelizes.
06 - Divide warm rice among four serving bowls. Top with seasoned Korean beef, then arrange shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and red cabbage around the edges.
07 - Drizzle spicy mayo generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The spicy mayo ties everything together like a warm hug
- It comes together faster than deciding what to order for takeout
02 -
- Do not skip toasting the sesame seeds because it makes a huge difference
- The beef continues cooking in its own heat so remove from pan while slightly juicy
03 -
- Double the spicy mayo because it keeps for weeks in the refrigerator
- Cook the beef until it develops crispy edges for better texture