Description
This quick and easy Korean ground beef bowl is a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and packed with bold flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots or cucumber (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve beef over bowls of warm rice.
- Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional veggies like shredded carrots or cucumber.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
- Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Add steamed broccoli or sautéed spinach for extra vegetables.
- Top with a fried egg for more richness.
- This beef is also great in lettuce wraps or tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
