Korean Ground Beef Bowl – Simple Weekly Dinner Idea
A fast, flavorful, and budget-friendly Korean-inspired beef bowl with garlic, soy, and sesame — perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add garlic and ginger; stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour sauce over beef and stir to coat. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in green onions and remove from heat.
- Serve beef over cooked rice, topped with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or tofu for a lighter option.
- Add vegetables like carrots or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.