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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

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Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful dinner featuring juicy ground beef simmered in a sweet and savory sauce with garlic, ginger, and sesame. Served over rice or noodles, this easy Korean-inspired dish is ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean-Inspired

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)

3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

2 cups cooked rice (for serving)

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small crumbles. Drain excess fat if necessary.

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.

Pour the sauce over the cooked beef. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes, allowing the beef to absorb the flavors.

Serve beef over hot rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Swap beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for a lighter version.

Add veggies like shredded carrots, zucchini, spinach, or broccoli for extra nutrition.

For spicier flavor, stir in gochujang (Korean chili paste) or sriracha.

Serve in lettuce wraps for a fresh, low-carb option.

Great for meal prep—double the recipe and store leftovers for the week.

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