Description
A quick and flavorful Korean Ground Beef Bowl recipe that comes together in just 25 minutes. This dish features savory ground beef seasoned with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil served over fluffy rice and topped with fresh vegetables and optional garnishes like sesame seeds, kimchi, or a fried egg for added richness.
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 for optimal flavor)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- 2 green onions (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Rice
- 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine, basmati, or brown rice)
Optional Toppings and Vegetables
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced cucumber
- Kimchi
- Pickled vegetables
- Vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, or spinach (steamed or raw as preferred)
- Egg (a fried egg on top for added richness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Combine the rinsed rice with 2 cups of water in your preferred cooking method: stove, rice cooker, or Instant Pot. For the stove, bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Flavors: Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet with the beef and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and chopped green onions. Season with salt and pepper to your taste. Let the mixture simmer for a couple of minutes to blend the flavors.
- Assemble the Bowl: Spoon a generous amount of cooked rice into the bottom of your bowl. Top with the flavorful ground beef mixture. If desired, add steamed or raw vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers around or on top of the beef.
- Garnish: Finish by sprinkling sesame seeds and additional chopped green onions over the bowl. Add optional toppings like sliced cucumber, kimchi, pickled vegetables, or a fried egg for extra richness and texture.
Notes
- You can use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and ginger to suit your taste preference.
- Use any preferred rice type such as jasmine, basmati, or brown rice.
- Optional vegetables can be steamed or raw according to your liking.
- Adding a fried egg on top provides additional protein and richness.
- Leftover bowls can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated.
