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Flavorful Korean Ground Beef Bowls with Rice

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A quick and easy Korean ground beef bowl recipe ready in under 30 minutes, featuring savory beef with garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil served over fluffy rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • About 4 cups (960 ml) cooked white rice (short-grain or jasmine)
  • Optional toppings: sesame seeds, shredded carrots, steamed broccoli

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice: If you don’t have leftover rice, cook about 1 1/3 cups (270 grams) uncooked white rice according to package instructions to yield roughly 4 cups cooked rice. Fluff and keep warm.
  2. Prepare aromatics: Mince garlic, grate ginger, and thinly slice green onions for garnish.
  3. Brown the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart. Cook 5-7 minutes until browned and caramelized in spots. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Add aromatics and sauce: Lower heat to medium. Stir in garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in soy sauce and brown sugar. Stir and simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef.
  5. Finish with flavor: Remove from heat. Stir in sesame oil and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Assemble bowls: Spoon warm rice into bowls, top with beef mixture, and garnish with green onions and optional toppings.

Notes

Do not overcook garlic and ginger to avoid bitterness. Let beef brown undisturbed for better caramelization. Adjust sweetness and saltiness by tasting and adding more sugar or soy sauce as needed. Splash water or broth if beef mixture seems dry. Use tamari for gluten-free version. Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef.

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Keywords: Korean ground beef bowl, quick dinner, easy recipe, savory beef, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, weeknight meal

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