Korean Ground Beef Bowl
Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick, flavorful, and budget-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights. Made with seasoned ground beef cooked in a savory-sweet soy sauce mixture, it's served over warm rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g ground beef
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp gochujang optional for spice
- 1/2 cup green onions chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Prepare the ingredients: Chop the green onions, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger. Set aside.
- 2️⃣ Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if needed.
- 3️⃣ Add flavor: Stir in the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and gochujang (if using). Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
- 4️⃣ Finish with toppings: Stir in the chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
- 5️⃣ Serve and enjoy: Spoon the beef mixture over warm white rice. Garnish with additional sesame seeds, green onions, or a drizzle of spicy mayo.