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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

Quick Korean Ground Beef Bowl: Easy 25‑Minute Dinner Recipe


  • Author: Jake Lylia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Discover the ultimate Korean Ground Beef Bowl, a quick 25‑minute dinner packed with savory ground beef, fluffy rice, and a sweet‑savory soy glaze. This easy recipe combines ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, green onions, and sesame seeds for authentic Korean flavor. Perfect for busy families, meal‑prep lovers, and anyone craving a tasty, budget‑friendly beef bowl that feels restaurant quality at home.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar, simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Add green onions and half the sesame seeds.
  5. Serve the beef over cooked rice, garnish with remaining sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • For extra heat
  • stir in a teaspoon of gochujang. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of grape juice to restore gloss. Nutrition is approximate.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings

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