Description
These Korean Beef Bowls are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights. Loaded with tender beef, crispy panko, and smoky-sweet chili mayonnaise, they bring bold Korean flavors to your table in under 35 minutes.
Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef, 90% lean or ground turkey
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon + ¼ cup Asian chili sauce (e.g., Sriracha or sambal oelek)
¼ teaspoon ground fresh ginger or ½ teaspoon dried ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon powdered garlic
½ cup panko bread crumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour)
2 cups cooked rice, to serve
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, chili sauce, ginger, and garlic. Mix until well combined.
Add panko breadcrumbs and mix gently until the mixture holds its shape.
Shape the mixture into 8 meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Notes
Make ahead tip: Shape the meatballs and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
Gluten-free options: Replace panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour, and use gluten-free soy sauce.
Dipping sauce: Serve with extra chili mayonnaise or a dipping sauce of your choice.
For a crunchier texture, spray meatballs lightly with oil before baking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg