Description
A quick & easy Korean ground beef bowl is a fast, flavorful meal that packs sweet, salty, and savory tastes into one simple dish. Ready in about 15 minutes, it’s perfect served over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps and feels like homemade takeout.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten‑free)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 4 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 2–3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
- Optional: shredded carrots, cucumber slices, or steamed broccoli (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- If necessary, drain excess fat, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar (or honey), sesame oil, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and let it simmer with the beef for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the meat.
- Serve the seasoned ground beef over warm cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and any optional veggies like shredded carrots or cucumber slices.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or plant‑based crumbles.
- Use cauliflower rice to keep it low‑carb.
- Stir in steamed broccoli or spinach toward the end for extra greens.
- Top with a fried or soft‑boiled egg for added richness.
- Wrap the seasoned beef in lettuce leaves for a handheld option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (without rice)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
