Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls Recipe
This Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowl recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring savory-sweet ground beef simmered in a mix of soy sauce, brown sugar, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner, this recipe combines tender ground beef with garlic, sesame oil, and a hint of spice served over hot rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for a delicious and easy Korean-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 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 pepper
To Serve
- 2 cups hot cooked white or brown rice
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef and garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and minced garlic, breaking the beef into crumbles until it is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Prepare and add the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and pepper. Pour this sauce over the cooked ground beef in the skillet.
- Simmer the beef mixture: Let the beef and sauce simmer together for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Serve the bowls: Spoon the hot ground beef mixture over cooked white or brown rice. Garnish each serving with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and make the dish healthier.
- Brown sugar balances the salty and spicy flavors; adjust to taste if you prefer less sweetness.
- You can substitute white rice with brown rice for added fiber and nutrition.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with cooked mashed tofu or textured vegetable protein and adjust cooking times.
- Leftover beef mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated thoroughly before serving.
Keywords: Korean Ground Beef, Korean Rice Bowl, Quick Korean Dinner, Beef and Rice Bowl, Korean Beef, Ground Beef Stir Fry
