Korean Sesame Beef & Broccoli Meal Prep Bowl
Sweet garlic soy ground beef with steamed broccoli over brown rice, packed for meal prep.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 1 hr
- Makes
- 4 bowls
This is the meal prep version of our Korean Ground Beef & Sesame Rice Bowl: the same quick sweet soy beef, but with steamed broccoli and brown rice instead of raw vegetables, so everything reheats well together for four days.
Why this recipe works
A little cornstarch thickens the sauce so it clings to the beef and doesn't pool and soak the rice over several days. Slightly undercooked broccoli finishes when reheated.
Ingredient notes
Brown rice reheats with more texture than white rice. Add a teaspoon of water to each container before reheating.
Common mistakes
- Fully cooking the broccoli, which turns mushy after reheating.
- Packing hot food into sealed containers.
What to serve with it
Kimchi or gochujang when eating.
Meal prep
Lasts 4 days; freezes up to 3 months without the broccoli.
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Cooking tips
Steam the broccoli on the firm side. Spread the rice out to cool quickly.
Swaps and variations
Use ground turkey, cooked to 165°F (74°C). Use tamari for gluten-free.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 4 days. Reheat to 165°F (74°C).
Recipe
Korean Sesame Beef & Broccoli Meal Prep Bowl
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 1 hr
- Makes
- 4 bowls
Ingredients
You’ll need: large skillet; medium saucepan with lid; steamer basket; 4 meal prep containers; instant-read thermometer
Method
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Cook the brown rice: bring the rice and water to a boil, cover and simmer on low 40 to 45 minutes; rest 10 minutes.
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Steam the broccoli 3 to 4 minutes, until just bright green and still firm.
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Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 7 minutes, until 160°F (71°C). Drain excess fat.
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Add the garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
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Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil and cornstarch mixture and simmer 1 to 2 minutes until glossy.
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Divide rice, beef and broccoli among 4 containers, sprinkle with sesame seeds and cool before sealing.
Questions
How is this different from our Korean Ground Beef & Sesame Rice Bowl?
It uses brown rice and steamed broccoli and is thickened for meal prep.
Can I freeze it?
Yes, beef and rice freeze well; add fresh broccoli later.
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