Description
This delicious Korean ground beef bowl is a quick and flavorful meal inspired by Korean bulgogi, made with seasoned ground beef, rice, and fresh toppings. It’s savory, slightly sweet, and packed with umami flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Optional toppings: shredded carrots, cucumber slices, fried egg, kimchi
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns.
- Once the beef is cooked through, drain any excess fat and add minced garlic. Cook for about a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Let the mixture simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the beef mixture over hot cooked rice.
- Top with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and any desired optional toppings.
Notes
- Add sautéed spinach, steamed broccoli, or shredded cabbage for more vegetables.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Drizzle gochujang or sriracha for extra heat.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Great for meal prep—store components separately and assemble when ready.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
