Description
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick, flavorful, and budget-friendly recipe that combines sweet, savory, and umami flavors. Made with ground beef cooked in a soy-based sauce, it’s served over fluffy white rice and topped with fresh green onions and sesame seeds. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish will have your family asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Ground Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- For Serving:
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced (for garnish))
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Start by cooking your rice according to the package instructions. While the rice cooks, prepare the beef.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess grease if necessary.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine Sauce with Beef: Pour the sauce over the cooked ground beef in the skillet. Stir to coat the beef evenly and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Assemble the Bowls: Spoon the cooked ground beef over a bed of steamed white rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your delicious Korean-inspired bowl!
Notes
- Make it Gluten-Free: Substitute soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Add Veggies: Mix in steamed broccoli, diced carrots, or zucchini to add extra nutrition and color to the dish.
- Protein Options: Swap ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or even plant-based ground meat for a different variation.
- Spice It Up: Increase the red pepper flakes or drizzle sriracha over the finished bowl for more heat.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Store cooked beef and rice separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat and assemble when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Korean ground beef, ground beef bowl, easy dinner recipe, Korean beef recipe, weeknight dinner, quick recipes, budget-friendly dinner, meal prep