Ground Beef & Rice Bowl With Kimchi & Sesame Veggies

What You’ll Need:

Asian-Style Ground Beef:

• 1 lb grass fed ground beef

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp mirin or rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1–2 tsp chili crisp or chili paste (optional, to taste)

• Black pepper, to taste

• Neutral oil for cooking

Rice:

• 1 cup uncooked jasmine or short-grain rice

• Water, according to package instructions

Cooked Mushrooms:

• 6–8 oz mushrooms, sliced

• 1 tsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

Shredded Carrots:

• 2 large carrots, shaved into ribbons with a peeler

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• Pinch of salt

Marinated Cucumbers:

• 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp soy sauce

• ½ tsp sesame oil

• Pinch of sugar

Toppings:

• Kimchi

• Sliced green onions

• Sesame seeds

Let’s Cook:

Cook the Rice:

Rinse rice until water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions. Keep warm and fluff before serving.

Marinate the Cucumbers:

In a small bowl, toss sliced cucumbers with rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Set aside to marinate while preparing the rest of the bowl.

Cook the Mushrooms:

Heat a small pan over medium-high with a drizzle of oil. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and tender (~5–7 minutes). Finish with soy sauce and sesame oil. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cook the Shredded Carrots:

In the same pan (or a new one), heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add carrot ribbons and a pinch of salt. Cook 2–3 minutes until just softened but still vibrant. Set aside.

Cook the Ground Beef:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high with a drizzle of oil. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through. Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, sesame oil, chili crisp (if using), and black pepper. Let simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and well coated. Remove from heat.

Assemble the Bowls:

Divide rice between bowls. Top with ground beef, mushrooms, shredded carrots, marinated cucumbers, and kimchi. Finish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.