Description
Quick and flavorful Korean Ground Beef Bowls, perfect for busy weeknights with the option to customize ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably 80/20 blend)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add your ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes).
- If there’s excess fat, drain it. Then add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Stir to combine and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- If using broccoli, fold it into the skillet now and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- While the beef is cooking, prepare the rice according to package instructions.
- In bowls, serve the cooked rice topped with the savory ground beef mixture.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
For gluten-free, swap soy sauce with tamari. Feel free to add more veggies or adjust spice to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg