Description
Savory, sweet, and full of bold flavors, this Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick and easy one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (lean preferred)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2–3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks until no longer pink.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Drain excess fat from the beef, then pour the sauce over it. Stir well to coat.
- Simmer the mixture for 2–3 minutes until heated through and flavors are absorbed.
- Serve hot over cooked rice, and top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Serve over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Add sautéed vegetables for extra nutrition and color.
- Top with a fried egg for a bibimbap-style bowl.
- Adjust spice level with gochujang or sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
