Delicious Korean Ground Beef Bowl Recipe
This delicious Korean Ground Beef Bowl recipe combines savory ground beef with a sweet soy-based sauce, served over rice or veggies. Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal that's easy to make and packed with bold Korean-inspired flavors!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice (for serving)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Pour the sauce over the cooked beef and stir well. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the Korean ground beef over cooked rice or vegetables. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Enjoy this quick and flavorful meal!
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add steamed broccoli or other veggies for a balanced meal.
- Adjust the sweetness or spice level by modifying the amount of brown sugar or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg