Korean Ground Beef One-Pot Rice That Can Feed Your Whole Family! l Sotbap

Wash the rice and soak it in cold water for about 30 minutes to ensure it cooks properly.

Smash and finely chop five cloves of garlic. Alternatively, slice them thinly or use whole as per preference.

Thinly slice five green onions, separating the white and green parts for different uses in cooking.

Prepare the seasoned water by mixing 2 cups of water with soy sauce, mirin, and Korean beef stock powder in a container.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

Add 300 grams of ground beef to the pot, season with a pinch of salt, spread it out, and let it cook for 2 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown.

Break up the beef and stir for about 1 minute, then add chopped garlic and the white parts of the green onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes.

Remove the cooked beef from the pot, leaving the rendered fat and oil behind.

Add the drained rice to the pot and gently stir-fry for about 1 minute to coat each grain with the aromatic oil.

Pour in the seasoned water, bring it to a boil, and stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning at the bottom.

Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, top with the cooked ground beef, and cover with a lid.

Let it simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Ensure the heat is very gentle to avoid burning.

Turn off the heat but do not open the lid. Let it sit for another 10 minutes to cook with residual heat and steam.

After 10 minutes, open the lid, sprinkle the green parts of the green onions over the rice, and give everything a good mix.

Optionally, add a raw egg yolk, a pat of butter, or a drizzle of toasted sesame oil for extra flavor before serving.