Description
A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef bowl that’s ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef (85% lean)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (25g) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced
- About 3 cups (570g) cooked rice
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, shredded carrots, fried egg
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked (about 5 minutes). Drain excess grease if needed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes (about 2 minutes).
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with the cooked beef. Stir until the beef is evenly coated and the sauce has thickened slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
- Warm your cooked rice (if it’s leftover) or cook fresh rice while the beef is simmering (about 5 minutes).
- Spoon the beef over rice and top with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, or any other toppings you love. Serve immediately (about 2 minutes).
Notes
[‘Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure the beef browns properly.’, ‘Taste the sauce as you go and adjust soy sauce or sugar to your preference.’, ‘Double the batch for leftovers or meal prep—it reheats beautifully.’, ‘Add steamed veggies like broccoli, snap peas, or shredded carrots for a complete one-bowl meal.’]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 24
Keywords: Korean ground beef, quick dinner, easy recipe, budget-friendly, family-friendly, customizable, rice bowl