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A quick and easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl recipe featuring lean ground beef simmered in a savory sauce with garlic, ginger, and a touch of sweetness, served over your choice of rice and topped with fresh vegetables and sesame seeds. Perfect for meal prepping and customizable for different tastes and dietary preferences.
- Author: Lena
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Low Fat
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Base
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
Optional Toppings
- Green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
- Shredded carrots
- Cucumber slices
- Fried egg (optional)
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the lean ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Once cooked through, drain any excess fat to keep the dish lighter.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and fresh ginger, sautéing for about one minute until fragrant to enhance the flavor base of your dish.
- Combine sauce ingredients: Mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, so the beef absorbs the sweet and savory flavors.
- Prepare the base: While the beef simmers, ensure your rice is cooked and warm. This recipe works well with white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Assemble and serve: Serve the flavorful beef mixture hot over the cooked rice. Garnish with your choice of green onions, sesame seeds, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, or add a fried egg on top for extra richness.
Notes
- For meal prep, double the recipe and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor impact.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
- Try swapping the ground beef with tofu or lentils for a vegetarian version.
- If you prefer a lower sodium option, choose low sodium soy sauce and reduce added salt elsewhere.
- Let ingredients come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Rest the cooked beef before serving to let flavors meld.
- Clean as you go to keep your workspace tidy and efficient.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup beef mixture with 1/2 cup cooked rice)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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