Description
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful dish featuring seasoned ground beef cooked in a sweet and savory garlic-ginger sauce, served over fluffy rice and topped with fresh garnishes. A 20-minute meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
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- For the Ground Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or lean)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sriracha or gochujang (optional for spice)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- For the Rice Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 fried egg (optional, per serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef:
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned (about 5-6 minutes).
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Make the Sauce:
- Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sriracha/gochujang, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Stir in chopped green onions and remove from heat.
- Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide cooked rice into bowls.
- Top with Korean ground beef, sliced cucumbers, and julienned carrots.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and a fried egg if desired.
- Serve & Enjoy!
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Add kimchi for extra authentic Korean flavor.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~500 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
