Description

A quick, flavorful weeknight meal made with seasoned ground beef, crisp vegetables, rice, and a creamy spicy sauce—ground beef bowls are the perfect balance of savory, spicy, fresh, and satisfying. Packed with protein and vibrant ingredients, they’re completely customizable and ideal for both meal prep and family dinners. Whether you’re craving comfort food or need a clean-out-the-fridge dinner idea, this recipe hits all the right notes. Easy to make, endlessly flexible, and full of texture—this bowl is about to become a regular in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon brown sugar

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

2 green onions, chopped

2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or any grain)

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup shredded red cabbage

1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

1 avocado, sliced

Sesame seeds, for garnish

For Spicy Mayo Sauce:

1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon sriracha

1 teaspoon lime juice or rice vinegar

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Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
Drain excess fat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add green onions and remove from heat.
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice to make the sauce.
To assemble, place rice in the bottom of bowls. Add cooked beef and arrange vegetables around it.
Drizzle with sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and more scallions.

Notes

Day-old rice works best for texture.
Double the sauce if you like it extra creamy.
For low-carb, use cauliflower rice.
Adjust spice level by reducing or increasing sriracha and red pepper flakes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 560