Korean Ground Beef Bowl Recipe
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl Recipe brings authentic Korean flavors to your dinner table in just 25 minutes.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Rice cooker or medium saucepan
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef to hot pan.
- Cook beef until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from pan.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger.
- Cook aromatics for 30 seconds.
- Mix soy sauce and brown sugar.
- Pour sauce mixture over beef.
- Add sesame oil and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer mixture for 3-4 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prepare fresh vegetables while beef cooks.
- Serve beef over cooked rice immediately.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for the best flavor and texture balance
- Don't skip the sesame oil - it adds authentic Korean taste
- Prep vegetables ahead to save time during cooking
- Let rice rest for 5 minutes after cooking for fluffiness
- Adjust spice level by varying red pepper flakes amount