Description
This quick and easy Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls recipe combines savory, sweet, and spicy flavors in a skillet-cooked ground beef served over fluffy rice. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish is flavorful and ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Serving
- 2 cups hot cooked white or brown rice
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef and garlic: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and minced garlic over medium heat, breaking the meat into crumbles, until it is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Prepare and add the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and pepper. Pour this sauce mixture over the cooked ground beef in the skillet.
- Simmer the beef with sauce: Allow the beef and sauce to simmer together for 1 to 2 minutes, letting the flavors meld and the sauce slightly thicken.
- Serve: Spoon the flavorful ground beef over hot cooked white or brown rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Prepare the rice ahead of time to save overall cooking time.
- Adding steamed or sautéed vegetables like broccoli or carrots can make this a more balanced meal.
- This dish reheats well and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
