Description
A quick and easy recipe for Korean-inspired ground beef bowls that are better than takeout. Savory, slightly sweet, and with a hint of spice, this dish is a perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium if you prefer)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
Additional:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- Optional toppings: green onions, sesame seeds, shredded carrots, cucumber slices
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add Flavor: Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Sauce it Up: Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Let everything simmer for 2–3 minutes so the flavors can soak in.
- Serve: Serve hot over cooked rice and top with your favorite veggies, sesame seeds, or green onions. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Korean, Ground Beef Bowl, Easy, Quick, Better Than Takeout
