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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

A quick and delicious recipe for Korean Ground Beef Bowls that combines savory and sweet flavors in under 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: Asian, Korean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the beef
  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15) Fat equals flavor.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Use 5 if you love garlic.
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated Jarred ginger works too.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Kikkoman preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar Crucial for flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil Adds great aroma.
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For serving
  • 3 cups cooked white rice Jasmine rice recommended.
  • to taste sliced green onions
  • to taste sesame seeds
  • to taste sriracha or gochujang Optional but recommended.
Optional add-ins
  • to taste steamed broccoli Sneak in veggies for picky eaters.
  • to taste sliced cucumber For crunch, serve with rice vinegar.
  • 1 fried egg For a fancy topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Get your rice cooking first.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it up with a wooden spoon, cooking for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Drain most of the fat from the skillet, leaving about a tablespoon.
  3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the beef and Stir for about 30 seconds.
  4. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pour this over the beef mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  6. Serve over rice, topped with green onions, sesame seeds, and your choice of sriracha or gochujang.

Notes

Utilize any leftovers in lettuce wraps, stuffed bell peppers, or scrambled with eggs. Can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.