Description
A comforting and flavorful Korean Ground Beef Bowl that comes together in under 20 minutes. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this quick dinner is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- Optional: 1/2 cup diced cucumbers or sautéed veggies
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef for 5–6 minutes, breaking it into crumbles until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil to make the sauce.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and simmer on low for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened and coating the beef.
- Spoon hot cooked rice into bowls and top with the saucy ground beef mixture.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Optionally, add shredded carrots, cucumbers, or sautéed vegetables for freshness.
Notes
This quick Korean Ground Beef Bowl is ideal for meal prep. Swap beef for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, and adjust spice with red pepper flakes to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: korean ground beef bowl, quick dinner, rice bowl, 20 minute meal, asian inspired