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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

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This quick and easy Korean ground beef bowl delivers bold, sweet-and-savory Asian flavors in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or whenever you crave a comforting, customizable dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (85% lean preferred)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (regular or low-sodium, or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2–3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4–1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked white or brown rice (about 1 cup uncooked)
  • 2–3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • Shredded carrots, cucumber slices, or steamed broccoli (optional, for serving)
  • Fried or soft-boiled egg (1 per bowl, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Mince garlic, grate ginger, slice green onions, and prep any desired veggies. Cook rice if not already prepared.
  2. Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Stir until sugar dissolves. Adjust sweetness or spice to taste.
  3. Brown the ground beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a spoon or spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat, leaving a bit for flavor.
  4. Add garlic and ginger: Push beef to one side of the skillet. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant, then mix everything together.
  5. Pour in the sauce: Add the prepared sauce to the beef. Stir well to coat. Let simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce is glossy and slightly thickened. Add a splash of water if it looks too dry.
  6. Taste and adjust: Taste the beef and adjust seasoning as needed with more soy sauce, sugar, or red pepper flakes.
  7. Assemble bowls: Scoop rice into bowls. Top with the hot Korean ground beef mixture. Add green onions, sesame seeds, and any extra toppings like shredded carrots, cucumber, or a fried egg.
  8. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Adjust sweetness and spice to taste. Add extra veggies or swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. Leftovers keep well and are great for meal prep. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water. For extra flavor, add 1–2 teaspoons gochujang to the sauce.

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