Korean-Style Beef Bowl
Estimated $5.04 recipe · $2.52 per serving (US / USD)
Quick gochujang-glazed lean beef over rice with cucumber and sesame.
The recipe
Korean-Style Beef Bowl
Quick gochujang-glazed lean beef over rice with cucumber and sesame.
Ingredients
- 300g lean beef mince
- 150g rice
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 2 spring onions
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Estimated recipe cost
$5.04 for 2 servings · $2.52 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 300g lean beef mincePlanning assumption · $5.50 / 454 g · Uses 300g | $3.64 |
| 150g riceRetail benchmark · $1.77 / 907 g · Retail reference · Uses 150g | $0.29 |
| 1 tbsp gochujangPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 300 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.15 |
| 2 tbsp soy sauceRetail benchmark · $1.68 / 444 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.11 |
| 1 tsp honeyPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 340 g · 1 tsp ≈ 7g | $0.08 |
| 3 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.22 |
| 1 cucumber, slicedPlanning assumption · $0.70 / 300 g · Assumes 20 g per item/portion | $0.05 |
| 2 spring onionsPlanning assumption · $0.90 / 100 g · Assumes 15 g per item | $0.27 |
| 1 tsp sesame oilPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 148 ml · 1 tsp ≈ 5ml | $0.14 |
| 1 tsp sesame seedsPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 100 g · 1 tsp ≈ 3g | $0.09 |
| Estimated total | $5.04 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Cook the rice.
- Brown the beef in sesame oil over high heat, then add garlic.
- Stir in gochujang, soy and honey; cook 2 min until glossy.
- Serve over rice with sliced cucumber, spring onion and sesame seeds.
Recipe notes
Adjust the gochujang to your heat tolerance — it builds as it cooks.
Estimated nutrition per serving
560 kcal · 43g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.