Description
A quick and flavorful Korean Ground Beef Bowl with a sweet-savory sauce, tender ground beef, and fluffy rice. Ready in about 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (85–90% lean)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
3 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups cooked white rice (or jasmine rice)
3 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
Optional Add-ins:
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 cup broccoli florets
1 carrot, shredded
Instructions
Cook rice and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
Stir in garlic and ginger. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
Serve the beef mixture over rice. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional toppings like kimchi or a fried egg.
Notes
Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free.
Swap beef for turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles.
Add gochujang for extra spice.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1¼ cups beef with rice)
- Calories: ~370 kcal
- Sugar: ~10 g
- Sodium: ~720 mg
- Fat: ~16 g
- Saturated Fat: ~6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~9 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~35 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~23 g
- Cholesterol: ~65 mg