Korean Ground Beef Bowl for Easy Weeknight Meals
Quick, flavorful Korean ground beef served over rice with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. A fast, satisfying meal ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or gochugaru (optional)
3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
Toppings: green onions, sesame seeds, carrots, spinach, cucumber, fried egg
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic and ginger. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper. Add to beef.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice with toppings of choice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Swap in ground turkey or plant-based meat. Use coconut aminos for gluten-free. Great for meal prep and reheats well.