Quick Dinner: Korean BBQ inspired rice bowl

Sweet and salty all in one bite with a spicy twist. And it's healthy-err than take out!

Craving Korean BBQ? But it's 4PM on a Tuesday and you have zero energy to drive somewhere just to cook your own food? You're in the right place. Hear me out, I love eating Korean BBQ but I'm not a big fan of sitting there and cooking it myself. On days that I'm craving it I opt for making this version at home with ground beef, because there is always ground beef in my freezer and it only takes 30 mins.

Perfect dinner option when there is not much time!

Most of my dinners come together based on what my fridge and pantry currently have in stock. I don't like complicating recipes, so please follow mine loosely and get creative. This recipe in particular I had jalapeños in my fridge, so guess what? So did this Korean BBQ rice bowl! And it was such a great addition to the sweet and salty taste. I like to pair it with a simple white rice (I use my favorite mini rice cooker), since the beef will bring the flavor and add any fresh veggies like carrots, cucumbers and cilantro. It starts out beautifully plated but once I dig in, I mix it all up so that every bite has a perfect ratio of all the ingredients and... ohhhh is each bite worth it!

Korean BBQ inspired rice bowl

Ingredient Checklist

These are the basic ingredients but you can add or reduce based on your preferred taste. There are certain items that you can substitute as well or even skip!

Ground Beef

• 1 1/2 lb ground beef

• 1/4 cup light ground sugar

• 1/2 cup sodium free soy sauce

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• chili sauce to taste

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp chili oil with chili flakes (Optional)

• 1 tbsp minced garlic

• 1 tsp minced ginger

• black pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp salt

• 1 chopped jalapeño or habanero (optional)

• sesame seeds (optional)

White Rice

• 2 cups white rice (the type your heart desires)

• 1 tbsp salt

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Fixings

• shredded carrots

• shredded cucumber

• chopped cilantro

Directions and tips

1. First thing is first, start making your rice whether it's on the stove or in a rice cooker. I want my rice and meet to be done at similar time to eat both freshly made. 2 cups give us for 4 servings of rice.

2. Next shred and chop the veggies and place them in containers to the side

3. Pre-heat your pan to a medium high, while the pan pre-heats season your ground beef with salt and pepper.

4. Once the pan is ready drop in your ground beef and let it cook throughly, it will take about 10 mins

5. While the meat cooks, prepare your sauce and mix in all the ingredients in a bowl

6. When the beef is cooked, drain any excess fat and add the sauce. Stir it to make sure all the beef is covered in sauce. Place the lid not he pot and let it simmer for about 5 mins and turn off the heat.

7. Let it rest for about 10 mins and by then your rice should be done as well and get ready to serve. Sprinkle sesame seeds and cilantro on top and enjoy!

If I have some sriracha mayo sauce in the fridge I throw it on top for added creaminess!