Homestyle Korean Ground Beef Bowl
A quick and comforting weeknight meal ready in 15 minutes. This savory-sweet ground beef stir-fry is served over rice for a simple, family-friendly dinner.
- Prep Time: 5min
- Cook Time: 10min
- Total Time: 15min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Gluten Free option
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to make the sauce.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if desired.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked beef. Stir well and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in most of the green onions and sesame seeds, reserving some for garnish.
- Serve immediately over cooked white rice, topped with the reserved green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For a leaner option, use ground turkey or chicken. Add vegetables like carrots or bell peppers with the garlic. A fried egg on top is a delicious addition. The beef mixture stores well for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 80
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