Korean Ground Beef Bowl Recipe
A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef bowl with a savory-sweet sauce, served over rice with fresh vegetables. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Optional: steamed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, or snap peas)
- 1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- 4. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes; cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- 5. Serve over cooked rice and top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- 6. Add steamed vegetables on the side if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness or spiciness to taste.
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 2–3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Korean Ground Beef Bowl, quick Korean beef, weeknight dinner