Description
A quick and comforting Korean ground beef bowl topped with scallions, ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- Green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- Vegetables (optional: bell peppers, broccoli florets, shredded carrots)
Instructions
- Prep: Mince garlic and ginger. Slice green onions. Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces if using.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef in an even layer and sear for 1–2 minutes without stirring.
- Break up the beef and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired, leaving a tablespoon.
- Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and ginger, and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in soy sauce and sugar. Stir to combine and let bubble for 2–3 minutes to thicken.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding vinegar, red pepper flakes, or sesame oil if desired.
- Serve: Spoon rice into bowls, top with ground beef, garnish with green onions and any vegetables. Adding a fried egg on top is optional.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap ground turkey or chicken. Use tamari for a wheat-free option, or coconut aminos for a sweeter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Korean ground beef, quick dinner, weeknight meals, comfort food