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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

A quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights, customizable with your favorite veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef for a lighter version.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Add more for extra spice.
  • Cooked rice for serving Cooked rice Place rice as a base for the beef mixture.
  • Chopped green onions for garnish Chopped green onions Optional topping for freshness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for another minute.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Serving
  1. Serve the beef mixture over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
  2. For added crunch and flavor, you can also add sesame seeds or sliced cucumbers.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store the beef mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. Reheat thoroughly before serving again. You can swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken, or make it vegetarian with crumbled tofu or tempeh.