Description
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl features savory-sweet seasoned ground beef served over fluffy rice with optional vegetables and toppings. It’s a quick, one-pan dish full of bold flavor, ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine, basmati, or long-grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber (optional)
- 1/2 cup steamed or sautéed vegetables (optional)
- 4 fried eggs (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Combine with water in a pot, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes and fluff.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart, for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Drain excess fat if needed. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, salt, and pepper. Simmer over medium heat for 2–3 minutes.
- Divide rice into 4 bowls. Top with beef mixture and optional toppings like veggies, sesame seeds, or a fried egg.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add chili paste or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- For extra veggies, sauté bell peppers, broccoli, or carrots with the beef.
- Store rice and beef separately for best leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (with rice, no toppings)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
