Description
Enjoy a flavorful and easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl that is perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender ground beef is cooked with savory Korean-inspired seasonings and served over rice or noodles, making it a quick and satisfying meal. Ideal for those who love Asian cuisine and want a versatile, nutritious dish with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (preferably lean)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Begin by heating the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix well to coat the beef evenly with the sauce.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes to meld flavors. Serve the beef over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Incorporate vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms for added nutrition.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb variation.
- Add a splash of fish sauce or gochujang for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 410 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg