Korean Ground Beef Bowl
Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a flavorful dish that combines tender ground beef in a sweet and savory sauce, topped with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this quick meal is satisfying and sure to delight every palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- Sriracha (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar. Mix well and simmer for 3 minutes until heated through.
- Add half of the sliced green onions just before removing from heat.
- Serve the beef mixture over rice and garnish with remaining green onions and sesame seeds. Drizzle with sriracha if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option. Add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrients. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.