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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

Savory Korean Ground Beef Bowl: Your Ultimate Comfort Meal

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This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a comforting, customizable dish packed with lean protein, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Use lean for a healthier option.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium to control salt levels.
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Can be substituted with honey.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Finely minced for better incorporation.
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Grated fresh preferred.
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil Substitute with olive oil if needed.
For the Vegetables
  • 4 stalks Green Onions Chopped for garnish.
  • 2 cups Vegetables Customizable options include bell peppers and broccoli.
For Serving
  • 3 cups Rice Can use white, brown, or cauliflower rice.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds For garnish.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the Korean Ground Beef Bowl: ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, fresh vegetables, green onions, and rice.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Lower the heat and stir in the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in 1/4 cup of soy sauce and add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Stir well and let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Add the prepped vegetables to the skillet. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until tender yet crisp.
  6. Prepare your rice according to package instructions, which typically takes around 15-20 minutes.
  7. Once rice is cooked, spoon the hot beef and vegetable mixture over a bed of rice.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is easily tailored to suit your family's tastes and can be made in advance for meal prep.

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