Description
This Korean-inspired ground beef bowl is a quick and flavorful meal featuring savory soy sauce, subtle sweetness, and a hint of spice served over warm rice. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers bold, comforting flavors in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground beef
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean chili paste) (optional)
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup chopped green onions (scallions)
2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cucumber, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Kimchi (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and gochujang if using. Stir well and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the beef.
- Spoon cooked rice into serving bowls.
- Top with the beef mixture and garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Add sliced cucumber and serve with kimchi if desired.
Notes
Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Add vegetables such as shredded carrots, spinach, or diced bell peppers while cooking the beef for extra nutrition.
For a low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
The beef mixture can be frozen for up to 2 months without garnishes.
Use tamari or certified gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
