Korean Ground Beef Bowl Recipe
These Korean ground beef bowls deliver restaurant-quality flavor in just 20 minutes! Tender ground beef is coated in a sweet and savory sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil, then served over fluffy rice. It's the perfect weeknight dinner that's both satisfying and incredibly easy to make.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 485kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
- Cooked white rice for serving
- For the Sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook for 3-5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Stir in the prepared sauce and green onions, then simmer for 2 minutes.
- Serve the beef mixture over cooked white rice.
- Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For extra heat, add sriracha or chili oil to taste
Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option
Fresh garlic and ginger will provide the best flavor
Add vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas during step 4
Make sauce ahead of time and store in refrigerator for up to 1 week
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
Serve with steamed broccoli or cucumber salad for a complete meal
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g