Description
Discover the delicious and healthy Korean Ground Beef Bowl, an easy-to-make Asian rice bowl perfect for quick dinners or lunches. Packed with savory flavors, this ground beef dish is ideal for meal prep and versatile enough to customize with your favorite toppings and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably lean)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
- Cooked white rice or brown rice
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Stir in the minced garlic and chopped onion; cook until fragrant and translucent. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and grated ginger. Mix well to coat all the beef with the sauce.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve the beef mixture over hot cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Optional extras include pickled vegetables or a soft-boiled egg.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- For longer storage, freeze individual portions.
- Customize with shredded carrots, chopped bell peppers, or bok choy for added greens.
- Spice it up with sriracha or chili paste for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 85 mg