RECIPE

Korean-Style Beef and Rice Salad

Name: Korean-Style Beef and Rice Salad
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp sesame oil, divided; 1 lb. extra lean ground beef; 3 tbsp red chili paste; 2 tbsp sesame seeds, divided; 1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce; 2 pouches (each 8.5 oz) Ben’s Original™ Ready Rice™ Whole Grain Brown Rice; 2 tbsp liquid honey; 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 cups shredded red cabbage; 2 cups baby spinach; 1/2 cup drained kimchi; 2 green onions, thinly sliced

A rice salad recipe influenced with Korean flavors made with a stovetop and microwave in less than 30 minutes.

TIME

15 min

INGREDIENTS

15 items

MAKES

4 servings

Influenced by Korean flavors and loaded with juicy beef and fresh, brightly colored veggies, this salad is filling, balanced and sure to become a family favorite.

1 1/2 tsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp sesame oil, divided
1 lb. extra lean ground beef
3 tbsp red chili paste
2 tbsp sesame seeds, divided
1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
2 pouches (each 8.5 oz) Ben’s Original™ Ready Rice™ Whole Grain Brown Rice
2 tbsp liquid honey
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups shredded red cabbage
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup drained kimchi
2 green onions, thinly sliced

PRODUCTS USED

BEN'S ORIGINAL™ READY RICE™ Whole Grain Brown Rice

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1
Heat vegetable oil and 1 tbsp sesame oil in large skillet set over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until well browned. Add chili paste, 1 tbsp sesame seeds and soy sauce; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until well coated and fragrant, and beef is cooked through. Let cool.
2
Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package instructions; let cool.
3
Whisk together remaining sesame oil, honey, vinegar, salt and pepper in small bowl.
4
Divide rice among 4 servings plates. Top evenly with beef, cabbage, spinach and kimchi. Drizzle sesame vinaigrette evenly over top and garnish with green onions and remaining sesame seeds.
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Tips: This salad is also delicious with ground pork, turkey or chicken.
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For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with a plant-based ground meat alterative and use vegan soy sauce.