Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls
Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls are a fast and flavorful meal.Made with seasoned ground beef, soy sauce, and rice.Ready in just 20 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 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
- 2 cups hot cooked white rice or brown rice
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and minced garlic.
- Cook, breaking the beef into crumbles, until fully browned and no longer pink.
- Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked beef.
- Stir well and simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce coats the meat evenly.
- Serve the Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls over hot cooked rice.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed vegetables, kimchi, or a fresh cucumber salad.
- Add a fried egg on top for a restaurant-style presentation.
- Brown rice adds extra fiber and a hearty texture.
- Garnish generously with green onions for added freshness.