Description
A quick and cozy Korean Ground Beef Bowl that’s slightly sweet and ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 4 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or your favorite)
- Optional seasonal toppings: roasted squash, sautéed mushrooms, or quick-pickled apples
Instructions
- Prepare rice: Cook rice according to package directions so it’s ready when the beef finishes.
- Brown the beef: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until no pink remains, about 5–7 minutes.
- Aromatics: Push the beef to one side, add garlic and ginger to the skillet, and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Mix with the beef.
- Sauce it up: Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and chili flakes. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef. Taste and adjust sweetness or salt.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, mix in sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Spoon over warm rice and top with roasted seasonal vegetables.
Notes
Use freshly minced garlic and grated ginger for the brightest flavor. Adjust brown sugar and vinegar to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean