Mild Korean-style Beef Rice
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Mild Korean-style Beef Rice

This recipe is a mild, family-friendly take on Korean-style beef rice. It's high in protein and includes broccoli for added fiber. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it serves 2 adults and 4 children. The dish is easy to prepare with a rice cooker and a large frying pan.

A mild, high-protein Korean-style beef rice dish with broccoli for added fiber.

Serves 2 adults + 4 children

Time: ~40 min

Ingredients

  • Rice, rinsed and cooked in the rice cooker450 g
  • Soy Sauce, reduced-salt3 tbsp
  • Water2 tbsp
  • Brown Sugar1½ tbsp
  • Sesame Oil, toasted2 tsp
  • Rice Vinegar1 tbsp
  • Neutral Oil1 tbsp
  • Ground Beef750 g
  • Garlic, finely chopped3 cloves
  • Broccoli, stalk and florets finely chopped500 g
  • Green Onions, thinly sliced optional×4
  • Sesame Seeds optional1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Rice

    Start the rice in the rice cooker. Mix the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, sesame oil and vinegar in a small bowl.

  2. Cook the Beef

    Heat the neutral oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until well browned.

  3. Add Garlic and Broccoli

    Add the garlic and chopped broccoli. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes; add 2 tbsp water and cover for 1 minute if the broccoli needs help softening.

  4. Add the Sauce

    Pour in the sauce and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until it lightly coats the beef and broccoli.

  5. Serve

    Serve over the cooked rice with spring onions and sesame seeds. Keep gochujang or chilli sauce at the table for adults.