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These colorful 30 Minute Korean Beef and Avocado Rice Rolls are full of Korean-inspired flavor and made so simply. The beef (or use chicken or pork) is cooked in a spicy Korean chili sauce until caramelized around the edges, then rolled up in tortillas with rice, cilantro, chunks of avocado, and sweet mango. Serve with extra soy sauce, chili oil, and my creamy sriracha sauce. Each roll is spicy, sweet, tangy, and salty. A fun dinner to share with family or friends!
I’ve been wanting to make these rolls (or are they more of a burrito?) for the longest time. A wrap made with spicy Gochujang (Korean chili paste), seasoned beef, and rice. I hesitated for far too long, worried that you all might not be into a beef roll, but got over it, and I’m so happy I did.
I just love this recipe. It’s so simple, and similar to my Thai basil beef rolls, just a little more done up with rice and chunks of avocado.
Originally, the idea came from my oldest brother, Creighton. Months ago he suggested a Korean beef burrito and I put it on my to-make list.
Since then, the original idea shifted just a smidge to be simpler to make at home. Which we all can get behind!
Details
Step 1: make the rice
If you’re making rice for your rolls, start with that. I just made a simple pot of steamed jasmine rice. Not adding anything to the rice since the Korean beef is already so flavorful.
Step 2: cook the beef
For the beef, I like to use ground beef cooked with black pepper, garlic, and ginger. Then, in goes the tamari, the Gochujang, and a small drizzle of honey or maple. The Gochujang is key, but for the meat, you can easily use whatever you enjoy here, chicken or pork would both be great.
If you’re having trouble finding Gochujang, you can just use regular chili paste/sauce.
Step 3: make the sauce
I mix cream cheese with mayo and some form of hot sauce, usually sriracha. The cream cheese is the secret here, and something I’ll often pair with salmon (see these yummy tacos) or use in some of my Mexican-inspired recipes. Cream cheese always makes a delicious sauce! Don’t skip it!
Step 4: assemble the rolls
Layer your warm tortillas with the hot beef, rice, avocado, cilantro, green onions, and mangos or red peppers – or both! You can also add sesame seeds if you like. Then tuck and roll the rolls up nice and snug.
I serve these warm, with extra tamari, chili paste, and of course, that creamy sauce too.
These wraps come together so quickly and have so much flavor, which you know we love! And I really appreciate all the fresh colors – the best kind of recipe that will put a smile on everyone’s face!
Looking for other beef recipes? Here are a few…
20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls
Sheet Pan Spicy Ginger Sesame Beef and Broccoli
20 Minute Korean Beef Sesame Noodles
Thai Basil Beef and Lemongrass Rice Bowls
Lastly, if you make these 30 Minute Korean Beef and Avocado Rice Rolls, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
30 Minute Korean Beef and Avocado Rice Rolls
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 656 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or chicken or pork)
- black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger (or 1/4 cup candied ginger)
- 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 2-3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2-3 tablespoons maple or honey
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cups cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced mango (optional)
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup diced avocado
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 8-10 flour tortillas, warmed
- chili oil, for serving
Sriracha Sauce
- 1/3 cup cream cheese, gently melted
- 3 tablespoons mayo
- 1-2 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
Instructions
- 1. In a large skillet, cook the beef with black pepper over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and ginger, cook another minute. Add the tamari, Gochujang (Korean chili paste), and maple or honey. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce coats the beef, 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat.2. Place one tortilla at a time in the microwave for 15 seconds. Then spoon the beef down the center and top with rice, cilantro, green onion, avocado, mango and/or bell pepper, and then (if using) sesame seeds. Fold the tortilla over the filling. Then fold the sides and ends of the tortillas over the filling and roll forward. Repeat with remaining ingredients.3. To make the sriracha sauce, whisk all ingredients in a bowl. 4. Serve warm with sriracha mayo, chili oil, and limes.
I-n-c-r-e-d-i-b-l-e. There is something about how all the flavors came together. Couldn’t find gochujang paste so I used Thai red curry paste with a little Siracha. Other than that necessary swap, I made it according to the recipe. My new family favorite!
Hey Deelayna,
Happy Monday! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for making it! Xx
So so yummy, easy to cook up, thank you!!
Hey Emily,
Wonderful!! Love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for trying it! Have a great Sunday! xx
This is one of our favorites! Do you know if it would be ok to freeze for a new mom meal train?
Hi Sarah! I haven’t ever tried to freeze this recipe before so I can’t say for sure! So sorry! xT
Very flavorful and yummy! I’m a cilantro hater, unfortunately, and usually substitute with basil or other herb. But with the green onions, I didn’t think it necessary. It was delicious without either. I took another reviewer’s tip and spread the cream cheese mixture on the tortilla, which worked great. Will definitely make again. Maybe I’ll try making your homemade tortillas, which would make it even better. A+
Happy Friday! Thank you for trying out this recipe, and have a great weekend! xT
This recipe was so easy, flavorful and quick. My picky husband loooved this dinner so much. Thank you for another awesome recipe! Definitely will make again.
Hey Raquel,
Amazing!! So glad to hear that this dish turned out well for you, thanks for making it and your feedback! xT
This is such a delicious recipe with fantastic flavor. Everyone I have made this for has wanted the recipe. It is now in our recipe rotation! Thank you..
Thanks so so much for trying out the recipe, I really hope you loved it! xT
Outstanding flavor, used 2 lbs of ground beef, for more leftovers, same sauce amounts. Added an Onion with the beef. Tortillas were overfilled but loved it all!
Thank you so much for trying out the recipe! Have a great week! xT
Really really loved this recipe. My whole family loved it! I used ground pork but followed everything else. I used all of her recommended fillings. The mango was a MUST. Another idea would be to add some pickled onions. Also love how quick and easy this one! A new addition to my rotation for sure.
Thank you so so much for trying out the recipe! Have an amazing week! 🙂 xT
SO good and such a fun twist on a regular burrito! I wrote a full review + a few notes over on my blog https://whatnatisdoing.com/recipe-roundup-what-i-made-this-week-9-15-23/ – but spoiler alert: will be making again! YAY!
So delicious!! We’ll definitely make these again!
Thank you so so much for trying out the recipe! Have an awesome weekend! xT
Incredible flavor!
Thank you Elle!
This was an explosion of deliciousness! The flavor combinations were amazing. The beef was flavorful, and we loved the spicey complemented by the sweet mango, peppers and avocado. We spread the sriracha sauce on the tortilla first and then all the toppings. Will definitely make again!
Thank you so much for trying out this recipe! Have a lovely day! xT
What brand of tortillas do you use? Those look like they have great texture!
I usually make my own! The recipe is here on my blog 🙂 xT
I wondered the same thing! I followed the link to the recommended tortillas, and I knew right away that these weren’t it because that’s the brand I already usually use. Looks like I’ll be looking into buying a tortilla press… Ha ha!
Just made for the first time after my daughter made them at school for her housemates…huge win in both venues!
Thank you so much Steve! xT
Love these! They are now a a bi-weekly staple in our work week dinners! So delicious and easy
Hi there! Thank you so much for trying out the recipe! So glad you enjoyed it! xT
SO GOOD! Another winner!
Thank you so much Caroline! xT