Description
Crispy Korean beef creates a flavor-packed centerpiece in these delightful rice rolls. Creamy avocado and zesty seasonings complement the tender meat, offering a perfect balance of textures and tastes for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) ground beef
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 9 flour tortillas, warmed
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2.5 tbsps gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2.5 tbsps maple syrup or honey
- 2 tsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1.5 tbsps sriracha
- 2 tbsps sesame seeds
- 1 cup diced avocado
- 2 cups cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- ½ cup diced mango (optional)
- 3 tbsps mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup cream cheese, gently melted
- Chili oil, for serving
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Beef Searing: In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with black pepper, stirring intermittently until achieving a rich, caramelized exterior, releasing deep umami flavors.
- Aromatic Infusion: Incorporate minced garlic and grated ginger into the sizzling meat, allowing their intense fragrance to permeate the beef for less than two minutes.
- Flavor Development: Stream tamari, Gochujang, and maple syrup into the meat mixture, stirring comprehensively to create a glossy, harmonious coating. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens and clings elegantly to the beef.
- Tortilla Preparation and Assembly: Gently warm tortillas, then strategically layer with seasoned beef, fluffy white rice, vibrant cilantro, emerald green onions, creamy avocado cubes, sweet mango segments, crisp bell pepper pieces, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Rolling Technique: Execute precise folding, creating tightly sealed rolls that preserve the intricate medley of ingredients, preventing potential filling escape.
- Sauce and Presentation: Craft a harmonizing sauce by whisking ingredients until silky smooth. Plate rice rolls accompanied by sriracha mayonnaise and a provocative drizzle of spicy chili oil, elevating the culinary experience with complex, multilayered flavor profiles.
Notes
- Meat Browning Technique: Achieve a golden-brown color by not stirring constantly, allowing beef to develop a rich, caramelized exterior for maximum flavor depth.
- Aromatic Timing: Add garlic and ginger precisely 60-90 seconds to prevent burning while releasing their full fragrant potential without becoming bitter.
- Sauce Reduction Strategy: Simmer sauce on low heat to concentrate flavors and create a thick, clingy coating that perfectly adheres to the beef.
- Roll Sealing Tip: Fold tortillas tightly and place seam-side down to prevent unraveling, ensuring a neat and secure rice roll that holds its shape during serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 446
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg