Dishware SetCooked Rice Subscription Recipe
A quick and easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl recipe featuring lean ground beef cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar, served over your choice of cooked rice and topped with fresh vegetables and sesame seeds for a flavorful, comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 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)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
Optional Toppings
- Green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
- Shredded carrots
- Cucumber slices
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish lean and clean.
- Sauté Garlic and Ginger: Add the minced garlic and fresh ginger to the skillet with the browned beef. Sauté for about one minute until fragrant, which builds the base flavor for the dish.
- Add Seasonings and Simmer: Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve Over Rice: Spoon the hot beef mixture over your choice of cooked rice. Garnish with optional toppings such as green onions, sesame seeds, shredded carrots, or cucumber slices to add color, texture, and freshness.
Notes
- For a meal prep-friendly option, double the recipe and store portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Try adding a fried egg on top for extra richness and protein.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger whenever possible for noticeably better flavor.
- This dish can easily be customized with other proteins like tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian alternative.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- Choose low sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 cup beef with 1/2 cup rice)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 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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