This post will teach you How To Meal Prep Korean Beef Bowl. Cook once and enjoy throughout the busy work week for less than $4 a meal!
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How many times have you told yourself that you’d eat healthier, more nutritious foods every day if you only had more time to cook? I’ve told that to myself hundreds of times. And to everyone around me. Eating freshly cooked, well-balanced meals is the ultimate dream, but the reality is somewhat different, isn't it? Sigh.
When you come home after a long day of working and running errands, you’re tired and you’re hungry and the only thing you want to do is quickly grab something from the fridge and crash on the couch. We’ve all been there. I'm seriously the worst hangry person.
I love to cook, but, sometimes, I just want to take some time off and not stand in the kitchen for even 30 minutes to cook dinner or grab lunch. I believe cooking is just like everything else in life. Sometimes, ya just need to take a break from it for a while just so you can start appreciate it again. After all, eating healthy and cooking fresh foods does require passion. It does feel really good when you're cooking something truly great, something that will make you feel happy and full.
Plus you get tasty meals like this Chicken Meal Prep and this Salmon Meal Prep when you learn how to meal prep.
I’ve already shared my tips on How To Meal Prep Chicken and included some of my favorite Easy Chicken Recipes that are great for meal prep. I’m doing the same now with ground beef and this Korean Beef Bowl, because we all need a little variety in our lives, and what better way to do that than with this delicious ground beef recipe.
Ingredients For How To Meal Prep Korean Beef Bowl
Brown Rice: Brown rice acts as a hearty, wholesome base that balances the bold, savory flavors of the beef. Its nutty texture holds up perfectly for meal prep. You can also use white rice or quinoa, if you'd like.
Ground Beef: Savory and satisfying, ground beef is the protein-packed star of the bowl, soaking up all the sweet and tangy Korean-inspired sauce. It adds richness and depth to every bite, but you can also use ground chicken or turkey.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: In a deep pot, combine brown rice with low sodium chicken broth and sea salt and stir to combine.Cover and cook the rice at a low simmer for about 25 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Then, set it aside to cool.
Step 2: In a large skillet, add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it’s well-browned, about 6-8 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef into small, even pieces. Then, add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until it’s fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 3: In a small bowl, add coconut sugar, low sodium soy sauce, fresh minced ginger, orange zest, fresh orange juice, sesame oil and crushed red pepper flakes, and stir to combine. Add in the soy sauce mixture to the ground beef, and stir until well combined. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through. Then, remove this from the heat, and set aside.
Step 4: In a large bowl, add carrots, rice vinegar, raw honey, freshly grated ginger, low sodium soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Toss to coat.
Step 5: Start by adding our steamed brown rice to the meal prep container, followed by the Korean ground beef mixture, and then the fresh carrot salad and a few sliced cucumbers to fill out the rest of the container. Top with sliced green onion and a soft boiled egg.
FAQs
Can I Use Different Meat?
One great thing I love about this Korean Beef Bowl for meal prep is that it works for both lunch and dinner. It’s so versatile as well and adds the much-needed protein to your diet.
For this Korean Beef Bowl, I use organic grass fed ground beef if possible, but it is usually much pricier. If not that, go for lean 93% or higher ground beef. You could also exchange it for ground turkey, ground chicken, or even ground bison for other types of proteins.
How To Store Korean Beef Bowls for Meal Prep
This ground beef meal prep will keep in the fridge up to 7 days if stored properly in meal prep containers.
If you decide to freeze your ground beef meal prep in a freezer ziplock bag or a freezer-safe container, it will save up to 3 months. And for more help on finding the best meal prep containers check out my post on the Ultimate Guide To Meal Prep Containers.
