Description
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick, one-pan meal that delivers bold, umami-rich flavors with garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Served over rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, it's a better-than-takeout dish ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes (if using), and ground ginger. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring to coat the beef evenly.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the beef over hot rice. Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra heat, add gochujang or sriracha.
Try adding stir-fried vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli.
Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef.
For a vegan version, use plant-based ground meat and maple syrup instead of brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
