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Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl recipe with rice and vegetables

Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl

A quick and delicious Korean-inspired dish that brings together ground beef, flavorful sauce, and fluffy rice in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Adjust the amount to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar Modify for sweetness preference.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 2 cups cooked rice Serve hot, fluffy rice.
  • 2 pieces green onions, sliced For garnishing.
  • Sesame seeds for garnish Optional decorative topping.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it's browned. Make sure to drain any excess fat.
  2. While the beef cooks, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl.
  3. Once the beef is ready, pour the sauce over it and stir to combine. Let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to marry the flavors.
  4. Serve the beef mixture over some fluffy cooked rice, then top with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds to finish.

Notes

This dish can be paired with steamed vegetables or kimchi. Experiment with toppings such as fried eggs or sriracha for added flavor.