Korean Beef Bowl Spicy Mayo (Printable Version)
Savory ground beef with Korean flavors over rice, topped with fresh veggies and spicy mayo.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Beef
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste) or sriracha
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Spicy Mayo
09 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
10 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
11 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
→ For the Bowl
13 - 4 cups cooked white rice (or brown rice)
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
16 - 1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
17 - 2 green onions, sliced
18 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
# Method:
01 - Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm until ready to assemble bowls.
02 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey if using. Whisk until completely smooth and creamy. Set aside at room temperature.
03 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-6 minutes until thoroughly browned and cooked through.
04 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
05 - Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang or sriracha, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the meat evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until flavors meld together and sauce slightly caramelizes.
06 - Divide warm rice among four serving bowls. Spoon the seasoned beef over the rice. Arrange shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and red cabbage attractively around the beef.
07 - Drizzle spicy mayo generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while beef is still warm.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- The spicy mayo takes two minutes but makes everything taste restaurant quality
- Everything comes together in under thirty minutes including rice prep
02 -
- Do not skip draining some of the beef fat if it looks excessive or your bowl will feel heavy
- The beef continues caramelizing even after you add the sauce so do not rush this step
03 -
- Grate the ginger against the grain so you get flavorful juice without stringy fibers
- Double the spicy mayo recipe and keep it in the fridge for tacos sandwiches and wraps all week