Yummy Ground Beef Bowl for Dinner or Meal Prep
This Korean ground beef bowl is a fast and flavorful dish made with sweet and savory beef, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce — perfect over rice for a 20-minute meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tsp sesame oil
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups cooked rice
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Once browned, add garlic and ginger. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Add soy sauce and brown sugar. Stir and let simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Turn off heat and stir in sesame oil. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve beef over rice. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Optional: Add pickled veggies or a fried egg for more flavor
Notes
Store leftovers in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free version.