Quick & Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl
This Quick & Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a delicious and simple meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Beef and Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium) or regular soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Rice
- 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or cauliflower
Toppings
- green onions optional
- sesame seeds optional
- shredded carrots optional
- cucumber slices optional
Instructions
Cooking Process
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Let everything simmer for 2–3 minutes so the flavors can soak in.
- Serve hot over cooked rice and top with your favorite veggies, sesame seeds, or green onions. That’s it!
Notes
For meal prep, double the batch and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. A fried egg on top adds richness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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