Description
A quick and easy recipe for Korean Ground Beef Bowls that can be made in just 15 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb Ground Beef (80/20)
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Brown Sugar (packed)
1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
1 tbsp Minced Garlic
1 tsp Grated Ginger
1 tsp Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste)
1/4 cup Water
2–3 Green Onions (sliced) for garnish
1 tsp Sesame Seeds for garnish
Cooked Rice for serving
Instructions
- Prep Your Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, gochujang, and water until the brown sugar mostly dissolves
- Brown the Beef: Place a skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, and break it up as it cooks for about 5-7 minutes
- Drain the Fat: Once cooked, drain any excess fat
- Add the Sauce: Pour prepared sauce over the cooked beef, stirring to coat well
- Simmer and Thicken: Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens
- Assemble Your Bowls: Divide rice among bowls, topping with the saucy beef
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds
Notes
Make sure to have all ingredients prepped before starting to cook for a smoother process.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg