Korean Ground Beef Bowl
A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired meal featuring ground beef, a sweet-savory sauce, and served over rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef Use lean beef (90%+) to avoid excess grease.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Use freshly minced garlic for stronger flavor.
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar To make it sweeter, add a teaspoon of honey.
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce Helps balance the sweetness of the brown sugar.
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Reduce or omit for less heat.
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups hot cooked white or brown rice Jasmine rice works great for added aroma.
- to taste sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and garlic, breaking the meat into small crumbles. Cook until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked beef and stir well. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened and fragrant.
- Serve the beef mixture over hot rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water or soy sauce to keep the beef moist. You can also microwave in 30-second bursts. Freeze the beef mixture (without rice) for up to 2 months. For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey.