Description
This Korean Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful meal made with ground beef, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. It’s served over rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups cooked white rice (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to coat the beef.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sliced green onions.
- Serve the beef mixture over hot cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Swap beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Add vegetables like shredded carrots or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- For added spice, include gochujang or more red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
