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Korean Ground Beef Bowls

A quick and easy dish combining sweet, savory, and umami flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar Can substitute with honey or monk fruit sweetener
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce Regular soy sauce may be too salty
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil Crucial for authentic flavor
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust for spice preference
  • 3 pieces green onions, thinly sliced For garnish
For Serving
  • 2 cups cooked white rice Can substitute with cauliflower rice for lower carbs
  • to taste sesame seeds Optional topping
  • to taste kimchi Optional topping
  • to taste fried egg Optional topping for extra protein

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles.
  2. Drain excess fat if desired.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the browned beef and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Serving
  1. Serve the beef mixture over hot rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Add optional toppings as desired.

Notes

Store the beef mixture separately from rice in airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in microwave or skillet.