Korean Ground Beef Bowl: The Quick, Healthy, and Flavorful Meal You Need Tonight! Tired of weeknight dinner dilemmas? Craving something that’s both delicious and won’t take hours to prepare? I’ve been there! That’s why I’m so excited to share my Korean Ground Beef Bowl recipe. This vibrant and satisfying dish is my go-to when I need a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal that the whole family loves.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Years ago, I backpacked through Southeast Asia, and the street food scene was a revelation. The energy, the smells, the incredible flavors packed into every bite… it was intoxicating. While I loved all that I tried, I especially loved the Korean take. This Korean Ground Beef Bowl recipe is my attempt (and I think a pretty successful one!) to bring those vibrant flavors and that quick, easy preparation to my own kitchen. It’s a little bit of adventure, a whole lot of flavor, and absolutely perfect for a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste), adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
Toppings (optional):
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
- Kimchi
- Fried egg
- Sriracha
- Shredded carrots
- Avocado
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Beef: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, gochujang, garlic, ginger, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain off any excess grease.
- Combine the Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked beef. Stir well to make sure you are coating all the beef and simmer for 5-7 minutes. stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice among bowls.
- Add the Beef: Spoon the Korean ground beef mixture over the rice
- Top It Off: Add your favorite toppings like sesame seeds, green onions, kimchi, or a fried egg.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and quick Korean Ground Beef Bowl!
Korean Ground Beef Bowl
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare the Beef: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, gochujang, garlic, ginger, and pepper. Mix well.2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon gochujang, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain off any excess grease.1 pound ground beef
- Combine the Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked beef. Stir well to make sure you are coating all the beef and simmer for 5-7 minutes. stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice among bowls.2 cups cooked rice
- Add the Beef: Spoon the Korean ground beef mixture over the rice
- Top It Off: Add your favorite toppings like sesame seeds, green onions, kimchi, or a fried egg.Sesame seeds, Chopped green onions, Kimchi, Fried egg
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and quick Korean Ground Beef Bowl!