Description
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful meal made with ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil, served over rice. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a homemade takeout-style dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Ground Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup kimchi or pickled vegetables (optional)
- 1 fried egg per bowl (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Rinse rice, cook according to package instructions, and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Assemble Bowls: Spoon rice into bowls, top with beef, add cucumbers, kimchi, and a fried egg if desired.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more red pepper flakes or gochujang.
- Swap ground beef for chicken or turkey for a leaner option.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired