AshlyIf you love the sweet and savory flavors of bulgogi but want something a little different from the traditional rice bowl, this Ground Beef Bulgogi Fried Quinoa is for you! Packed with protein, vibrant vegetables, and rich umami flavors, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a nutritious meal prep option.
Why You’ll Love This Dish
✅ Quick & Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes!
✅ Healthy Twist: Quinoa adds extra protein and fiber.
✅ Bold Flavors: Sweet, savory, and a hint of spice.
✅ Great for Meal Prep: Make a batch and enjoy it all week.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (cooled)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp avocado or cooking oil of your choice
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 eggs (optional)
Prep
- Chop 1 medium onion
- Mince 10 cloves of garlic
- Save a small portion of each to sauté while making the fried quinoa
Instructions
- Flavor it up: In bowl add ground beef, onion, garlic, soy sauce, mirin, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Let marinate while cooking quinoa.
- Quinoa: cook quinoa as specified on the package instructions. I like to add seasonings to my boiling water: salt, garlic powder, Ms. Dash (garlic & herb). Once cooked thoroughly, put to the side until it has cooled.
- Cook the beef: In a large pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and all juices have dried up.
- Add veggies: In a separate skillet, add a thin layer of avocado oil or cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, begin the process of sautéing your leftover chopped garlic and onions. Once your garlic has turned slightly brown and onions have become translucent, toss in the peas and carrots. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Optional egg: Push everything to one side of the pan, crack eggs in, and scramble until fully cooked. Mix it into the veggies.
- Fry the quinoa: Add the cooked, cooled quinoa to the pan. Stir everything together, letting the quinoa soak up the flavors.
- Marrying flavors: Combine the ground beef bulgogi into the same skillet as the fried quinoa. Add same seasoning sauces used to marinate the ground beef bulgogi to the same skillet. Give it a good mix so the flavors can come together with the fried quinoa
- Garnish & serve: Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with a side of kimchi for a probiotic boost.
- Add a fried egg on top for extra richness.
- Drizzle with sriracha for some heat!
This Ground Beef Bulgogi Fried Quinoa is the perfect balance of comfort food and nutrition. Give it a try and let me know how you like it! 🍲✨
Yours truly,
