Description
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal made with savory ground beef, garlic, ginger, and a sweet-salty sauce. Served over rice and topped with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, it’s customizable, satisfying, and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart, about 5–7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat if needed, then add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- If using, add broccoli florets and cook until tender, about 3–4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package instructions if not already cooked.
- Serve beef mixture over rice in bowls.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Adjust spice by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Can be made vegetarian with plant-based ground meat or tofu.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooked beef mixture for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
