Description
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a flavorful and easy-to-make weeknight dinner featuring savory ground beef cooked with garlic, ginger, and a sweet-savory sauce served over fluffy jasmine rice. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, it’s a comforting one-bowl meal inspired by classic Korean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
To Serve
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or white rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, and cornstarch if using.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the sauce mixture over the beef, stirring well to coat. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the beef is heated through.
- Serve: Spoon the beef mixture over warm cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Add steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, or sautéed zucchini for extra vegetables.
- For a low-carb version, serve the beef over cauliflower rice instead of jasmine or white rice.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
