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Korean Beef Meal Prep Bowls

Savory, slightly sweet Korean-style beef served with rice and steamed broccoli for easy meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups white or brown rice, cooked
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Small Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • steam-safe bag or steamer (optional for broccoli)
  • 4 sealable meal-prep containers

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and minced garlic, breaking the meat into crumbles as it cooks.
  2. Cook the beef and garlic until the meat is no longer pink and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the sauce over the cooked beef and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 1–2 minutes so the flavors meld and the sauce slightly thickens.
  5. Divide the cooked rice between four sealable containers, using about 1/2 cup rice per container.
  6. Top each portion of rice with about 1/2 cup of the Korean-style beef and 1/2 cup steamed broccoli florets.
  7. Seal the containers and refrigerate until ready to eat. Reheat in the microwave before serving if desired and garnish as you like.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked or microwaveable rice for faster assembly.
  • Frozen broccoli can be steamed in steam-safe bags for convenience.
  • Drain excess fat from the cooked beef if preferred.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper to taste for more or less heat.