Korean Ground Beef Bowl
Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful meal featuring savory ground beef cooked in a sweet and savory sauce, served over steamed rice with fresh vegetables. It's an easy, budget-friendly dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Small mixing bowl
- Knife and cutting board
- Rice cooker or saucepan for rice
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce optional
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 3 cups cooked white rice or brown rice
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- Kimchi optional
- Fried egg optional
Instructions
Step 1: Make the sauce
- In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, water, sriracha if using, and black pepper. Set it aside.
Step 2: Cook the beef
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned.
Step 3: Add garlic and ginger
- Drain extra grease if needed. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring often, until fragrant.
Step 4: Add the sauce
- Pour the sauce over the beef. Stir well and let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until the beef is coated and the sauce slightly thickens.
Step 5: Build the bowls
- Spoon cooked rice into bowls. Add the Korean-style ground beef on top, then finish with green onions, sesame seeds, carrots, cucumber, kimchi, or a fried egg.
Step 6: Serve warm
- Serve right away while the beef is hot and the toppings are fresh.