Description
This Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls recipe features a quick and flavorful meal combining savory, sweet, and spicy notes. Lean ground beef is cooked with garlic and infused with a delicious sauce made from brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. Served over hot steamed rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is perfect for a fast, satisfying dinner influenced by Korean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
To Serve
- 2 cups hot cooked white or brown rice
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef and Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the lean ground beef along with the minced garlic. Break the beef into crumbles as it cooks. Stir occasionally and cook until the meat is no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Make the Sauce and Simmer: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the cooked ground beef in the skillet. Stir well to combine. Allow it to simmer for 1-2 minutes so the flavors meld together and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Serve Over Hot Rice: Spoon the flavorful Korean ground beef over bowls of hot cooked white or brown rice. Garnish generously with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy this quick, hearty meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to taste for more or less spiciness.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce if you prefer a lower salt dish.
- Brown rice or quinoa can be good gluten-free alternatives for the rice base.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Korean ground beef recipe, easy Korean dinner, Korean beef bowls, quick weeknight meals, sesame beef, soy sauce marinade
