Description
A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef bowl made with garlic, ginger, and a savory-sweet sauce, served over rice. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
4 green onions, chopped (divided)
Cooked white or brown rice, for serving
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Steamed broccoli or sautéed spinach (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and rice vinegar.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with the beef and stir well to coat. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in half of the chopped green onions and remove from heat.
- Spoon the beef over cooked rice and garnish with remaining green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with steamed broccoli or sautéed spinach if desired.
Notes
Swap ground beef for turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Add stir-fried vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas for extra crunch and color.
Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
Adjust spice by increasing red pepper flakes or adding sriracha.
Stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
