Korean Style Beef Salad
with Pickled Bok Choy Stems and Carrot- Soy
- Wheat
- Sesame
- Sulphites
Tonights Korean-inspired beef salad is packed with so many umami elements that prove you don't need rice to have a filling meal! Grab a fork and get ready for a taste sensation. Carb Smart is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's carbohydrate amount.
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Beef
1 tbsp
Chili-Garlic Sauce
113 g
Kale, chopped
2 tbsp
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
113 g
Shanghai Bok Choy
56 g
Carrot, julienned
1 tbsp
Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame)
2 tbsp
White Wine Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
Not included in your delivery
1.5 tsp
Sugar*
1.5 tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Salt and Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Heat Guide for Step 4 (dbl for 4 ppl): 1 tsp medium, 2 tsp spicy and1 tbsp extra-spicy!
Cut the bok choy into 1/4-inch slices, separating the white stems and leafy greens. Whisk together the vinegar, 1 tbsp oil and 1 tsp sugar (dbl both for 4 ppl) in a large bowl. Add the white bok choy stems and carrots. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
While the veggies pickle, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the sesame seeds to the dry pan. Toast, stirring often, until golden-brown 3-4 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on them so they don't burn!) Transfer to a small bowl.
Add 1 tsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then the beef to the same pan. Cook, breaking up beef into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.** Season with salt and pepper. Using a slotted spoon, drain the fat from the beef, then transfer the cooked beef to a medium bowl.
Whisk together the soy, 1 tsp chili garlic sauce and 1/2 tsp sugar (dbl for 4 ppl) in a medium bowl. (NOTE: Reference Heat Guide.)
Add the kale and bok choy greens to the large bowl with the marinated veggies. Toss to combine, then divide between plates. Using a slotted spoon, top the salad with the beef, then drizzle the soy-garlic sauce over top. Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the tangy, bright dressing and umami elements, though some found it overly salty or lacking depth.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and simple this meal was to prepare, with easy cleanup.
- Suggestions: Consider massaging the kale to soften it, adding more vegetables like green onions, and seasoning the beef more heavily.
- Portions: Some felt the meat-to-salad ratio was off, wanting more beef and less kale for a more satisfying meal.
- Texture: Several noted the raw kale was tough to chew; lightly cooking or massaging it could improve the texture.
