Description
Korean ground beef bowls merge savory flavors with tender meat over steamed rice. Rice, vegetables, and seasoned beef create a quick, satisfying meal that delivers authentic Korean comfort in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Base and Optional Toppings:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds
- Optional toppings: shredded carrots
- Optional toppings: cucumber slices
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and thoroughly brown the ground beef, using a spatula to break it into fine, uniform crumbles while cooking.
- Eliminate excess fat from the pan, ensuring a clean cooking surface for subsequent ingredients.
- Introduce minced garlic to the beef, stirring rapidly for approximately 60 seconds to release its aromatic essence and prevent burning.
- Whisk together the flavor-enhancing sauce components in a separate container, combining soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes until well integrated.
- Stream the prepared sauce directly into the skillet, thoroughly coating the beef and allowing it to simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid reduces and creates a glossy, rich glaze.
- Transfer the savory beef mixture atop a bed of steamed white rice, creating a visually appealing and flavorful base.
- Elevate the dish’s presentation and taste by generously sprinkling chopped green onions across the surface.
- Optional: Enhance texture and visual appeal by adding complementary toppings such as toasted sesame seeds, delicate shredded carrots, or crisp cucumber slices.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that maintains delicious flavor profile.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or half the recommended brown sugar amount for diabetic-friendly adaptation.
- Toast sesame seeds beforehand to enhance their nutty aroma and create deeper, more complex flavor dimensions in the dish.
- Prep vegetables like green onions and carrots in advance to streamline cooking process and ensure quick, stress-free meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg