Ground Beef Bulgogi Meal Prep Bowls

Steps

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1. 1
   Rinse the rice two or three times in a bowl using a strainer to remove dust. Place 2.5 cups of rice into a rice cooker, add 2.5 cups of water, and start cooking.
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2. 2
   Dice one large onion into fine pieces. Separate the white and green parts of three to four green onions; slice the whites thinly for infusing oil and reserve the greens for garnish.
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3. 3
   Chop the mushrooms. Prepare one red and one green chili pepper, slice them thin (optional for color and garnish).
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4. 4
   In a small bowl, combine 5 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons sugar, 4 tablespoons mirin, 4 tablespoons oyster sauce, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, black pepper, and a pinch of MSG (optional). Mix well.
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5. 5
   Add 1 kg ground beef and the chopped mushrooms to a large bowl, pour in the marinade, and mix thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or overnight (longer is better).
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   Cut broccoli florets from two heads into small pieces. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, blanch the florets for one to two minutes until tender-crisp, then immediately transfer to ice water to stop cooking and preserve the bright green color.
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   Add 3 teaspoons of oil to a wok or large pan and heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the white parts of the green onions and diced onion, stir-fry for about 5 minutes to release the aromatic flavors.
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   Add the marinated beef mixture to the pan and cook for about 12 minutes. Let it sit briefly to develop a caramelized crust, then flip and break into small pieces while stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
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   Once the beef is cooked through, turn off the heat. Add the sliced red and green chilies, remaining green onion parts, and 1.5 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; mix well.
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    Divide the cooked rice among five containers and arrange the blanched, drained broccoli florets around the edges as a barrier to keep moisture away. Top with the cooked bulgogi beef, drizzle with sauce from the pan, and finish with toasted sesame seeds.
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    Allow the containers to cool completely before storing in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for several months. Reheat as needed before serving.
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