Korean Ground Beef Bowl
Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick and delicious dish that captures the essence of Korean cuisine. This savory-sweet bowl features tender ground beef cooked with aromatic garlic and ginger, drizzled in a rich sauce made with soy sauce and brown sugar. Served over fluffy jasmine rice and topped with fresh green onions, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends. Customizable to your taste, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups jasmine rice (cooked)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and mince the garlic and ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned (about 5 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar; mix well and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the mixture and toss in sliced green onions; combine thoroughly.
- Serve the beef mixture over cooked rice in bowls, garnished with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 88mg
Keywords: Substitute ground beef with turkey or tofu for a lighter option. Enhance nutrition by adding vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli. Adjust sweetness or spice levels by varying the amount of brown sugar or adding gochujang.