Description
A quick and easy Korean-inspired ground beef bowl with savory and sweet flavors, ready in under 10 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and versatile enough to customize.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups (900 grams) cooked white rice (short grain or jasmine)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions or rice cooker settings (about 15-20 minutes).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Warm for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add ground beef to the pan. Break it up with a spatula or wooden spoon and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and no pink remains.
- Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar. Add red pepper flakes if using. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Turn off the heat and stir in sliced green onions.
- Spoon cooked rice into bowls, top with the beef mixture, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
If beef looks dry, splash in a teaspoon of water or broth to loosen the sauce. Rest the beef off heat for a minute before serving to let flavors settle. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper browning. Use fresh minced garlic for best flavor. Toasted sesame oil added at the end enhances nuttiness. Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Use tamari for gluten-free version. Cauliflower rice is a great low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup beef mixture w
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
Keywords: Korean ground beef bowl, quick dinner, savory beef bowl, easy Korean recipe, weeknight dinner, 5-minute meal