Quick & Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl Recipe
A quick and easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl recipe featuring savory marinated ground beef simmered with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, served over rice with optional fresh toppings. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
Base and Toppings
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- Optional toppings: green onions, sesame seeds, shredded carrots, cucumber slices
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the pan to keep the dish lean.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef. Stir and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, ensuring the flavors start to meld with the beef.
- Add Sauces and Spices: Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and flavors to deepen.
- Serve: Spoon the flavorful beef mixture over a bed of cooked rice. Garnish with your choice of toppings like green onions, sesame seeds, shredded carrots, or cucumber slices for added texture and freshness.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- Substitute gluten-free tamari for soy sauce to make it gluten-free.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- For a lower-calorie option, serve over cauliflower rice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 cup beef mixture with 1/2 cup rice)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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