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Close-up of a Korean Ground Beef Bowl featuring savory ground beef over white rice, topped with sesame seeds and fresh green onions.

Korean Ground Beef Bowl


  • Author: cocktailmixguide.com
  • Total Time: 25 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A quick recipe for a flavorful ground beef bowl with Korean-style sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang (optional)
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and gochujang (if using).
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the ground beef. Stir well to coat.
  6. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Divide the cooked rice among four bowls.
  8. Spoon the ground beef mixture over the rice.
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef.
  • For extra heat, increase the amount of gochujang.
  • Serve with steamed broccoli or kimchi for added vegetables.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 750
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 70

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