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Korean ground beef served over white rice, topped with sliced cucumbers and green onions, with chopsticks on the bowl.

Korean Ground Beef Bowl

These savory Korean ground beef bowl are quick to make and absolutely delicious, perfect for a family meal!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: ground beef, Korean recipe, quick dinner, rice
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 367kcal
Cost: 5$

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet A 12-inch skillet gives you enough room to brown the beef without crowding. Cast iron or nonstick both work well.
  • 1 Meat Chopper Helps break up the beef into small, even pieces as it cooks. A meat chopper makes this easier, but a regular wooden spoon works too.
  • 1 Food processor Optional: Only if you want to make the beef texture super fine. Not necessary for great-tasting bowls.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 5 cloves garlic minced (For robust flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil Adds nutty richness
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger Fresh is best; can substitute with ground ginger
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar Sweetness to balance the savory flavors
  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce Helps to create the base sauce
  • 2 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce Use crushed red pepper flakes or chili garlic sauce for less heat
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped (For garnish and extra flavor)
  • Hot cooked rice Brown or white, for serving
  • Fresh cucumber sliced (For serving as a refreshing side)

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef with black pepper and add it to the skillet. Cook, stirring and breaking the beef into smaller pieces, until browned. Drain any excess grease. (Optional: Pulse the beef in a food processor for finer texture, then return to the skillet.)
    Top-down view of browned ground beef cooking in a skillet, with sugar and dark sauce added on one side.
  • Add the sesame oil, garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, and Sriracha (or your chosen spice). Cook for a few minutes, allowing some of the sauce to absorb into the beef.
    Cooked ground beef in a pan topped with freshly chopped green onions, being stirred with a wooden spoon.
  • Stir in half of the chopped green onions, saving the rest for garnish. Serve the beef mixture over hot rice, topped with the remaining green onions.
    Korean ground beef served over white rice, topped with sliced cucumbers and green onions, with chopsticks on the bowl.

Notes

This Korean-inspired ground beef dish is a simple weeknight winner, served over warm rice and topped with fresh veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 340g | Calories: 367kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 43g (14%) | Protein: 27g (54%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Cholesterol: 70mg (23%) | Sodium: 2264mg (98%) | Potassium: 570mg (16%) | Sugar: 36g (40%) | Vitamin A: 30IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 3.2mg (4%) | Calcium: 58mg (6%) | Iron: 3.4mg (19%)
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