Description
A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef bowl featuring savory-sweet beef cooked with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, served over steamed rice with fresh green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Steamed vegetables (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef.
2. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, then drain excess fat if needed.
3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
5. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beef.
6. Serve the beef mixture over cooked rice.
7. Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
8. Add steamed vegetables on the side, if desired.
Notes
Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
For extra flavor, add a drizzle of sriracha or Gochujang.
Meal prep friendly — keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Korean beef bowl, ground beef rice bowl, Asian-inspired dinner, 30-minute meal