Description
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful dish featuring savory-sweet ground beef served over rice. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and highly customizable with various protein or veggie options.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (lean preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and stir to combine well.
- Let the beef simmer for a few minutes until the sauce is absorbed and the flavors meld.
- Serve over cooked white rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner alternative to beef.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps.
- Add vegetables like shredded carrots or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of water or soy sauce if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
