Korean Ground Beef Bowl
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick, 20-minute dinner that’s loaded with sweet, savory, and garlicky flavor. Served over rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, it’s a simple, budget-friendly meal the whole family will love.
Equipment
- skillet
- wooden spoon or spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (lean preferred)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional)
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked white or brown rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Spoon beef mixture over bowls of rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
To add more veggies, stir in shredded carrots or zucchini.
Make it spicy by adding sriracha or extra chili flakes.
Great for meal prep – stores well in fridge or freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg