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Korean Ground Beef Bowl Failure-Proof Method

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef bowl that's easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 lb lean ground beef 90/10
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Cooked Rice

  • 4 cups cooked jasmine or short-grain white rice

Garnish

  • 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions 

  • Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, gochujang, and red pepper flakes until sugar dissolves.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in a thin layer; cook undisturbed 3-4 minutes until dark crust forms.
  • Break beef into crumbles; cook 3-4 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Add garlic and ginger; sauté 60 seconds until fragrant. Pour glaze over beef; stir 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Serve 1 cup rice in bowls, top with beef, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Using freshly grated ginger and minced garlic enhances flavor. Adjust red pepper flakes for spice preference.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Ground Beef