Description
Korean beef and avocado rice rolls blend sizzling marinated meat with creamy avocado, nestled in perfectly seasoned sushi rice. Rich Korean flavors and silky textures invite you to savor each delightful bite of this fusion masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Starches:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 9 flour tortillas, warmed
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2.5 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2.5 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1.5 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Black pepper
Vegetables, Herbs, and Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup diced avocado
- 2 cups cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- ½ cup diced mango (optional)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup cream cheese, gently melted
- Chili oil, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium flame and sauté ground beef with freshly cracked black pepper, stirring occasionally until meat develops a rich, golden-brown color, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, allowing aromatics to release their fragrant essence for 60-90 seconds.
- Pour tamari, Gochujang, and maple syrup or honey into the meat mixture, stirring thoroughly to combine. Reduce heat and let the sauce gently simmer, allowing flavors to meld and liquid to reduce and thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
- Warm tortillas until pliable, creating a soft canvas for assembly.
- Layer each tortilla with cooked seasoned beef, steamed white rice, chopped fresh cilantro, thinly sliced green onions, diced ripe avocado, sweet mango chunks, colorful bell pepper pieces, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
- Carefully fold and tightly roll the tortillas, ensuring a secure seal to prevent filling from escaping.
- Whisk together sauce ingredients until smooth and well-integrated.
- Plate the rolls and serve alongside sriracha mayonnaise and a drizzle of spicy chili oil for added depth and heat.
Notes
- Meal prep champions can cook beef mixture up to three days ahead, storing separately in airtight containers.
- Tortillas work best when slightly warmed, making them more pliable and easier to fold without cracking.
- Switch up protein options by substituting ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for variety.
- Fresh ingredients like ripe mango and creamy avocado add vibrant colors and unexpected flavor complexity to these rolls.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting Gochujang and sriracha mayo quantities to suit personal spice preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg