Quick & Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl Recipe
This Quick & Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a flavorful and simple dish perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner. Featuring lean ground beef simmered in a savory and slightly sweet sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, it’s served over cooked rice and garnished with fresh veggies and sesame seeds for a delightful meal packed with bold Korean-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
Base
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
Optional Toppings
- Green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
- Shredded carrots
- Cucumber slices
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is browned and no longer pink inside. Once cooked, drain any excess fat from the pan to keep the dish lean.
- Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and fresh ginger to the beef in the skillet and sauté for about one minute, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes fragrant, enhancing the flavor base.
- Mix the Sauce: Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors can meld thoroughly and create a slightly thickened sauce coating the beef.
- Prepare to Serve: Serve the flavorful beef mixture hot over your choice of cooked rice – be it white, brown, or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Add Toppings: Garnish with your favorite optional toppings such as green onions, sesame seeds, shredded carrots, and cucumber slices to add freshness, crunch, and an extra layer of texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat and calories without sacrificing flavor.
- If you want a spicier dish, increase the crushed red pepper flakes or add a dash of gochujang (Korean chili paste).
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- This recipe is versatile; feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- Cook rice ahead of time or use leftover rice for faster preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup beef mixture with 1/2 cup cooked rice)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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