Description
A quick and easy Korean ground beef bowl recipe that is savory, slightly sweet, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked beef and stir to combine. Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve the beef mixture over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
- This dish can be easily doubled for meal prep or larger servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
Keywords: korean ground beef bowl, easy korean beef recipe, weeknight dinner, quick beef bowl, ground beef recipe