Description
This Korean ground beef bowl delivers bold flavor and weeknight ease in just 25 minutes. With soy, garlic, sesame, and ginger caramelized around tender beef, it’s fast, comforting, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
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Ingredient List:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for flavor)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine, basmati, or brown)
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced cucumber
- Kimchi
- Pickled vegetables
- Fried egg
- Bell peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Spinach
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Cook rice using stovetop, rice cooker, or Instant Pot method.
- Brown the Beef: Heat skillet over medium-high. Cook beef for 5–7 minutes until browned, breaking it apart.
- Add Flavors: Drain excess fat. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Season It Up: Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, salt, and pepper. Simmer briefly.
- Assemble the Bowl: Spoon rice into bowls, top with beef mixture, then add optional toppings and veggies.
Notes
Use tamari for gluten-free, cauliflower rice for low-carb, and tofu for vegan. Store beef and rice separately for up to 4 days or freeze the beef for 2 months. Reheat in skillet or microwave with splash of water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
