Are you a fan of Chinese recipes using ground beef? Well, you've just hit the jackpot! This Easy Asian Beef Bowls recipe is a favorite when you're craving those diverse Asian flavors, much like the flavors in Mongolian Beef or even Korean Beef Bowls with Veggies.
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef, may substitute any ground meat, such as ground turkey or ground venison
1red bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed, diced
1/4 - 1/3 cup plum sauce or duck sauce, found in the Asian aisle at your grocer
1/3cupnicely chopped cilantro, or more, if you prefer
1/4 - 1/2tsp.red pepper flakes, depending on how spicy you prefer this dish, optional
4scallions, chopped
2cupsmatchstick carrots, divided use
12 oz. bag coleslaw mix, may substitute angel hair coleslaw
Dressing
1/3cuprice vinegar
1 Tbs. granulated sugar, or your favorite sweetener, to taste
2-3Tbs.canola or vegetable oil
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garnishments
2-3 Tbs. chopped roasted peanuts, optional but recommended
chopped cilantro, to taste
Instructions
Make the Beef Bowls
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, adding the red bell pepper to cook along with the beef. Cook and crumble the beef, until no pink remains and the meat is fully cooked throughout, 165 degrees F; drain any fats that accumulate as the beef cooks.
Add the plum sauce to the ground beef mixture, stirring to combine. Toss in the cilantro, red pepper flakes (if using), scallions, and 1 cup of the matchstick carrots, stirring and cooking just until all ingredients are heated through, taking care not to over cook so the vegetables stay a bit crispy in texture.
Make the Dressing
Meanwhile in a jar with a lid, add the rice vinegar, oil, and sugar; shake well to combine all ingredients. Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Place the coleslaw mix and 1 cup of carrots into a mixing bowl, tossing to combine; add the prepared dressing, then toss the slaw once again.
Serve the Beef Bowls
To serve, divide the dressed coleslaw between 4 individual bowls; top with the warm beef mixture. Garnish with peanuts, for added crunch, along with more cilantro. Enjoy at once.