Description
This Quick & Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a flavorful, protein-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Made with savory-sweet ground beef served over rice and topped with your favorite veggies, it’s ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium if you prefer)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- Optional toppings:
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Shredded carrots
- Cucumber slices
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Let everything simmer for 2–3 minutes so the flavors can soak in.
4. Serve hot over cooked rice and top with your favorite veggies, sesame seeds, or green onions.
Notes
Make it meal prep–friendly: Double the batch and store portions in the fridge for up to 4 days—it reheats beautifully.
Try a fried egg on top: It adds extra richness and protein.
Use fresh garlic and ginger if possible: It makes a noticeable difference in flavor.
To lower carbs, serve over cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg