Korean Ground Beef Bowl: 5 Easy Steps to Yum
Craving a quick, flavorful meal? This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a savory, sweet, and easy dish ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy nights!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef 85% lean or higher",
- "3-5 cloves garlic minced",
- "1-2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated (or ¼ tsp ground ginger)",
- "¼-½ cup soy sauce reduced-sodium recommended",
- "¼-⅓ cup brown sugar"
- "1-2 teaspoons sesame oil"
- "¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional",
- "2-6 green onions chopped",
- "4 cups cooked rice white, brown, or jasmine",
- "1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional"
Instructions
- "Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula as it browns
- Once the beef is fully cooked, drain any fat from the skillet to keep the dish light
- Lower the heat to medium. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Pour this over the beef, stirring to coat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens
- Toss in half the chopped green onions, reserving the rest for garnish. Stir them in for freshness
- Spoon the beef mixture over bowls of hot cooked rice. Top with the remaining green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Notes
Use 85% lean ground beef to reduce grease.
Fresh garlic and ginger enhance flavor—avoid powders if possible.
Adjust sweetness by starting with 2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar.
Add sautéed veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers for nutrition.
"For extra heat, drizzle with gochujang or more red pepper flakes.