Quick and Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl
This Quick and Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl is packed with bold flavors, making dinner easy and delicious.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Beef and Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef use lean to reduce grease
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
Serving Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice keep warm
- 2 pieces green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 piece fried egg optional
- 1 cup steamed broccoli optional
- ½ cup shredded carrots optional
Instructions
Cooking Process
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef.
- Cook the beef, breaking it apart, until browned and slightly crispy.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and stir well.
- Let the mixture simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve the beef over warm rice and add desired toppings.
Notes
Pre-mix the sauce before cooking for even flavor distribution. Add gochujang or extra red pepper flakes for spiciness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g
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