Description
A flavorful Korean dish featuring seasoned ground beef served over rice with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup broccoli florets (steamed)
- 1 cup carrots (shredded or thinly sliced)
- 1 cup cucumber (sliced)
- Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
- Kimchi (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula, about 5–7 minutes.
- If necessary, drain excess fat from the skillet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked ground beef and stir to combine. Let it simmer for about 2–3 minutes until heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls.
- Top each bowl of rice with the seasoned ground beef.
- Arrange the steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, and sliced cucumber on top of the beef.
- Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve with kimchi on the side and enjoy your delicious Korean Ground Beef Bowl.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Kimchi adds a great flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg