Description
Savor the fusion of savory beef, fresh vegetables, and a hint of sweetness in these easy-to-make Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowls.
Ingredients
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For the Beef:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- Sliced green onions (optional for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Brown the Beef
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes), breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if needed.
- 2. Add Aromatics
- Add chopped garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3. Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Pour this mixture over the beef in the skillet and stir well to coat everything evenly.
- 4. Simmer
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let everything simmer together for about 3-5 minutes to meld flavors.
- 5. Prepare Your Bowls
- While waiting for the beef mixture to simmer, prepare bowls by placing cooked rice as your base. Top each bowl with generous portions of seasoned beef.
- 6. Garnish and Serve
- Garnish your bowls with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg