Description
A flavorful and easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl made with savory soy sauce, fragrant sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, served over steamed rice and optionally topped with broccoli, green onions, and sesame seeds. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that’s both comforting and packed with delicious umami flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Aromatics & Garnishes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Prepare the rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, set it aside and keep warm.
- Brown the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Use a spoon to break it apart and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
- Drain excess fat: If needed, carefully drain any excess grease from the skillet to keep the dish from being too oily.
- Add aromatics: To the browned beef, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant and well combined.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves.
- Combine and simmer: Pour the soy sauce mixture over the beef in the skillet. If using broccoli florets, add them now. Stir everything well and let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the broccoli to become tender.
- Assemble the bowls: Spoon the savory ground beef mixture over the cooked rice in serving bowls.
- Garnish and serve: Top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds to add freshness and texture before serving.
- Optional heat: For those who enjoy spice, add a splash of sriracha or sprinkle red pepper flakes to kick up the flavor.
- Variations and pairing: Substitute ground turkey or chicken if you prefer a lighter option. Serve alongside steamed vegetables or a fresh cucumber salad for a balanced meal.
Notes
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used as a healthier alternative to ground beef.
- Add steamed broccoli to increase vegetable intake and texture.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar to taste.
- For added spice, incorporate sriracha or red pepper flakes as desired.
- Use low sodium soy sauce if you want to reduce the sodium content.
- Rice can be substituted with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Cook rice in advance to reduce overall prep time on busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 cup beef mixture with 1/2 cup rice)
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Korean ground beef bowl, Korean beef recipe, easy Korean dinner, ground beef rice bowl, sesame beef, quick Asian stir fry
