Korean Beef Bowls
A comforting bowl of warm rice topped with savory ground beef and aromatic spices, inspired by the vibrant flavors of Korean street food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Cooked rice
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the garlic and ginger: Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Let it simmer: Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve it up: Serve the beef over cooked rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Perfect for meal prep; leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Adjust spice levels to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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