Description
A quick and flavorful Korean Ground Beef Bowl made with savory ground beef, garlic, and ginger, tossed in a sweet and spicy soy-based sauce. Served over rice, this 15-minute meal is perfect for busy weeknights. It’s budget-friendly, easy to customize with veggies, and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional for thickening)
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1/2 cup shredded carrots (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pour over the beef mixture and stir well.
- Thicken (Optional): If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with water and stir it into the beef. Cook for another minute until slightly thickened.
- Finish & Serve: Stir in sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over hot cooked rice and garnish with shredded carrots or extra green onions if desired.
Notes
Make it spicy: Add extra red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
Low-carb option: Serve over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps.
Extra veggies: Stir in bell peppers, zucchini, or broccoli for added nutrition.
Protein swap: Use ground turkey, chicken, or tofu as an alternative.
Gluten-free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 380 kcal
