Korean Beef Rice Bowl
Sweet-savory ground beef over rice with kimchi and a runny egg - 44g protein in 15 minutes.
Prep
5m
Cook
12m
Total
17m
Servings
2
kcal
640
Protein
44g
Carbs
68g
Fat
22g
Macros per serving
Allergen info
Contains: Gluten, Soy, Sesame, Eggs.
Auto-detected from the ingredient list. Always double-check labels on packaged items (e.g. protein powders, sauces, breads), many are produced in facilities that also handle nuts, soy, milk, wheat or eggs. If you have a severe allergy, do not rely on this list alone.
Overview
Why it works
The fastest weeknight protein bomb. Ground beef browned with soy, ginger and sesame, piled over rice with a runny fried egg and spicy kimchi on the side.
- Ground beef delivers a high leucine hit fast - ideal on days you eat late after training.
- Kimchi adds live cultures that support gut health and fiber often missing from quick meals.
- The egg yolk adds choline and pushes total protein past 44 g per bowl.
Ingredients
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 400 g lean ground beef (5% fat)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp gochugaru or chili flakes
- 1 cup jasmine rice (dry)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup kimchi
- Scallions and sesame seeds to finish
Instructions
Step by step
- 1
Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions and keep it warm.
- 2
Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat until it smokes; add the ground beef in an even layer and leave it without stirring for 2 minutes so it browns and caramelizes on the bottom.
- 3
Break the beef up with a wooden spoon and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until no pink remains, then tilt the pan and spoon off any excess fat.
- 4
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil and gochugaru or chili flakes to the beef; stir and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce coats the meat and turns glossy.
- 5
In a separate small pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up in a thin film of oil over medium heat until the whites are fully set and the edges are lightly crispy.
- 6
Divide the rice between two bowls, spoon the beef mixture on top, add the kimchi on the side and place an egg on each bowl.
- 7
Finish with sliced scallions and a scatter of sesame seeds; break the egg yolk over the beef right before eating.
Pro Tips
Coach-level details
- Use 5% fat beef to keep macros clean but not dry.
- Break the yolk into the beef right before eating - the sauce is the whole point.
Storage & Swaps
Keep it, swap it, save it
Storage
- Beef keeps 4 days refrigerated.
- Skip the egg for meal prep and fry fresh.
- Label containers with the prep date.
Smart swaps
- Ground turkey or chicken to cut fat further.
- Cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
Pair with a program
Eating right is half the result.
Plug this recipe into an Onyx program for the other half - periodized training that actually moves the needle.
