Description
Enjoy a taste of Korea with this flavorful Korean Ground Beef Bowl recipe. It’s a satisfying meal that’s easy to make and packed with delicious Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90–93% lean)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar or honey
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
For Serving:
- 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Optional toppings: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, steamed broccoli, fried egg, avocado, gochujang
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
- Add Flavor: Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar or honey, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer: Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice and top with your choice of garnishes like green onions, sesame seeds, vegetables, or a fried egg.
Notes
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Swap brown sugar with honey or maple syrup for a refined sugar alternative.
- Cauliflower rice works well for a low-carb version.
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 574
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 1142 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg
