Korean Ground Beef Bowl That’s Better Than Takeout
A fast, flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef bowl made with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Sweet, savory, and ready in 15 minutes — better than takeout.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef (85/15 or lean)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
3 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
Green onions & sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat, about 6–7 minutes. Drain if needed.
- Add garlic and ginger. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour sauce into pan, stir to coat beef. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Serve over rice. Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional fried egg.
Notes
Use tamari for gluten-free. Swap beef for turkey or plant-based ground meat. Great for meal prep.