Description
A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef bowl with a savory-sweet sauce, served over rice and topped with crisp garnishes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Optional: sriracha or gochujang for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon (5–7 minutes).
- Drain excess fat if necessary, then stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour sauce over the beef and stir to combine; simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in half the green onions.
- Divide rice into bowls and top with seasoned beef.
- Top each bowl with shredded carrots and cucumber slices.
- Garnish with remaining green onions, sesame seeds, and optional sriracha or gochujang.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add steamed broccoli or sautéed spinach for extra veggies.
- Adjust sweetness or heat by modifying sugar or chili paste amounts.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
