Korean Ground Beef Bowls are a quick, flavorful dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Ground beef is cooked in a sweet and savory Korean-inspired sauce, then served over rice with crisp carrots for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.
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If you’re looking for an affordable dinner that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Using simple ingredients that probably have. You’ll have a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Customize each bowl with your favorite toppings to make it your own!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Budget-friendly
- family meal friendly meal
- Made with simple ingredients that you probably have
- Great for meal prep
- Easy to customize with your favorites flavors
- Sweet, savory
Ingredients
For the Korean Ground Beef
- ground beef- we tend to use a 80/20 mix but if you can use a lower fat content. You will not have to pour off or remove as much fat . An also use any kind of ground meat that try
- garlic- give a nice earthy flavor and some great fragrance. You will want to to mince them don't Cooke garlic to long or it will burn and give off w bitter flavor
- ginger- gives a bright citric flavor also helps with smell you will want to peel and then shrewd before adding
- low-sodium soy sauce- you can use what ever soy sauce that you would kike but recommend low sodium soy sauce as a lot of people try to hold back on sodium
- brown sugar-helps and sweetness to the meal and also helps thing kind of carmize from the sugar
- sesame oil- helps and some really amsixng flavor
- rice vinegar- helps with flavor and gives some acid to the dish
- Sriracha- (optional) help addes oke heat and also can add some additional color. If you would like to learn more about sriracha check out this video by Fat electrion
- cornstarch- helps if you need to thinkinen the sauce you may not need
- white rice - we like to use why rice do do it ablitky to take on flavor and be soft as the husk has been broken off
- shredded carrots added some really nice color and flavor the dish we like to us the carrot salad recipe
- Sesame seeds or rice seasoning sesame seeds can use a nice flavor but I think that we prefer to use rice seaming more some times had sesame seeds in the seaming but have some flavoring and some seaweed.
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to the package directions.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, Sriracha, cornstarch, and water.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
- Divide the rice among four bowls. Top with the Korean beef, carrots, cucumber, broccoli, green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Pro Tips
- Use freshly grated ginger and minced garlic for the best flavor.
- Don’t overcook the garlic—it only needs about 30 seconds.
- Double the recipe for easy lunches throughout the week.
- Add a fried egg on top for an extra filling meal and a nicelook.
- Serve with kimchi for authentic Korean-inspired flavor.
Variations
- Try changing up the protein Swap. ground turkey or ground chicken for a leaner option.
- Add some additional flavor with sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Try making a low carb option Use cauliflower rice.
- Increase the heat with adding more Sriracha or peppers.
Storage
For left overs you can save then in thr fridge in an airtight container for 4 days or can be kept in the freezer for 3 months name sure the thaw before rehearing
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! They are perfect for meal prep.
Not unless you add the Sriracha.
Jasmine rice, and white rice, work the best but brown rice, or even cauliflower rice all work well.
Frozen broccoli, stir-fry vegetable, make this recipe even quicker.
Green onions, sesame seeds, rice seasoning, kimchi, avocado, cucumbers, shredded carrots, fried eggs, and spicy mayo are all delicious choices.
What to Serve with Korean Ground Beef Bowls
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Korean Ground Beef Bowls
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the rice according to the package directions.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, Sriracha,
- Pour the sauce over the beef and simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
- Divide the rice among four bowls. Top with the Korean beef, carrots, and toppings Serve immediately.
Notes
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
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