Korean Ground Beef Bowl (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
Korean Ground Beef Bowls are a quick, 20-minute meal with bold sweet-savory flavor, served over rice with optional toppings. Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
2–3 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes or 1 tbsp gochujang
2–3 green onions, sliced
Cooked rice, for serving
Sesame seeds, fried egg, or shredded veggies (optional)
Instructions
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Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
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Add garlic and ginger. Sauté 1 minute.
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Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and spice. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Serve over rice and top with green onions, sesame seeds, or fried egg.
Notes
Adjust spice and sweetness to taste. Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly.