Description
A quick and delicious Korean ground beef bowl that’s savory and slightly sweet, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or short-grain)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Optional: sesame seeds, vegetables for topping (steamed broccoli, sliced cucumbers, or quick-pickled carrots)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until fully browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in soy sauce, stir to coat, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; add optional toppings when serving.
- Serve the beef hot over cooked rice, topped with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds or vegetables.
Notes
Best served family-style with various toppings. Can be made gluten-free using tamari.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Korean, ground beef, quick meal, rice bowl, weeknight dinner, comfort food