Spoon Simple
Korean Ground Beef Bowl
Sweet and savory Korean-inspired ground beef over steamed rice in 20 minutes. This is one of the most popular weeknight dinners for a reason — it's cheap, fast, and insanely good.
Prep 5 min
Cook 15 min
Total 20 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Make the Korean sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Step 2 — Cook the beef
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Step 3 — Serve
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- Sesame seeds
- Cucumber slices
- Shredded carrots
Instructions
- 1
Make the Korean sauce
Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
- 2
Cook the beef
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat. Pour sauce over the beef and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring, until sauce coats the meat and thickens slightly.
- 3
Serve
Divide rice into bowls. Top with Korean beef. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, cucumber, and shredded carrots.
Nutrition per serving: 520 cal · 36g protein · 48g carbs · 20g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
