Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl
This Korean ground beef bowl is a fast weeknight dinner with sweet-savory beef, garlic, ginger, rice and crisp cucumber.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef 450 g
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or gochugaru optional
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and at least 160°F / 71°C.
- Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar and red pepper flakes.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce coats the beef.
- Divide rice among bowls and top with beef, cucumber, green onion and sesame seeds.
Notes
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes.