Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl Recipe Perfect for Weeknights
A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired dish featuring tender ground beef in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce, served over rice with fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- Green onions, sliced thinly for garnish
- Optional veggies: steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, or snap peas
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir until combined and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked—about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the ground beef and stir well to coat. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in red pepper flakes for a bit of heat (optional).
- Serve the beef mixture over freshly cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor.
- Add steamed veggies like broccoli or snap peas to complete the bowl if desired.
Notes
[‘Don’t overcook the beef to keep it tender.’, ‘Adjust the sweetness by reducing the brown sugar slightly.’, ‘Add veggies during the sauce step for a quick stir-fry effect.’, ‘Double the sauce if you prefer saucy bowls.’, ‘Cook the rice in advance or use leftover rice to save time.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
Keywords: Korean ground beef, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal, rice bowl, comfort food