Description
Korean BBQ Beef Rice Stack is a flavorful dish featuring tender ground beef cooked in a savory Korean BBQ sauce, layered over fluffy rice and topped with fresh vegetables like cucumber, carrots, and green onions. This vibrant and satisfying meal is perfect for a quick dinner or impressing guests.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 cups cooked white rice
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 cup carrots, julienned
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon kimchi (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, gochujang, and rice vinegar until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked beef and stir to coat evenly. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While the beef is simmering, prepare the rice and vegetables.
- To assemble, layer rice on each plate and top with a generous portion of the Korean BBQ beef mixture.
- Add sliced cucumber, julienned carrots, and chopped green onions over the beef.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top and add kimchi if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Vegetarian option: Replace ground beef with tofu or tempeh.
For extra heat, increase the amount of gochujang or add fresh chili peppers.
Rice alternatives: Swap white rice for brown rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave or on the stove with a little water or broth.
For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and check the gochujang label for gluten.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
