Description
Korean Beef Bowls are a flavorful blend of savory ground beef, fresh vegetables, and warm rice—perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, snap peas)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by finely chopping the garlic and ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix in brown sugar and soy sauce; let simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce coats the beef well.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the mixture before removing from heat; stir to combine.
- Serve the beef mixture over warm cooked rice, topped with chopped green onions and any additional veggies.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the beef in soy sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Customize your bowl with different proteins like chicken or tofu.
- Feel free to add more vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg