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Quick Ground Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowl Recipe with Fried Egg

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A quick and easy ground beef bulgogi rice bowl topped with a sunny fried egg, combining savory, sweet, and a touch of heat for a comforting meal ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 3 cups cooked white rice (about 600 g)
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste), optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 large eggs, fried sunny-side up
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Optional vegetables: julienned carrots, cucumber slices, or kimchi

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rice: If not using leftover rice, steam 3 cups of white rice according to package instructions (about 15-20 minutes). Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  2. Mix the bulgogi sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, gochujang (if using), and black pepper. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  3. Cook the ground beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and crispy in places, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the sauce: Pour the bulgogi sauce over the beef and stir well. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat evenly.
  5. Prepare the fried eggs: Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium heat with a bit of oil or butter. Crack in eggs and cook sunny-side up until whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 3 minutes. Season with salt.
  6. Assemble the bowls: Divide rice among four bowls. Top each with bulgogi beef, then a fried egg. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Add optional veggies or kimchi on the side.

Notes

If the beef sauce thickens too much, add a tablespoon of water or broth to loosen. Avoid overcrowding the pan to get caramelized edges on the beef. Use leftover rice for easier reheating and better texture. Eggs are best cooked fresh.

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