Korean Ground Beef Bowl
Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a vibrant, savory dish with a sweet-spicy glaze and crunchy veggies. This simple recipe delivers a fast, flavorful meal for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450 g lean ground beef
- ¼ cup 60 ml low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp 25 g brown sugar
- 1 tbsp 15 ml sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp 15 g grated fresh ginger
- 4 green onions sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1 cup 100 g shredded carrots
- 2 cups 200 g steamed broccoli florets
- 2 cups 400 g cooked jasmine rice
- 1 –2 tsp 5–10 g gochujang (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp 9 g sesame seeds, for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Brown Beef
- I heat a skillet over medium heat, add 1 lb ground beef, and break it up, cooking for 5–7 minutes until browned. I drain excess fat for this simple recipe.
Sauté Aromatics
- I add minced garlic, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and white parts of green onions, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant for this Korean beef bowl.
Make Sauce
- I stir in ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1–2 tsp gochujang, simmering for 3–5 minutes, adjusting seasoning for this quick weeknight meal.
Add Veggies
- I toss in 1 cup shredded carrots and 2 cups steamed broccoli, warming for 2 minutes for this easy dinner recipe.
Assemble Bowl
- I scoop ½ cup jasmine rice into each bowl, top with beef mixture, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onion tops for this Korean Ground Beef Bowl.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of gochujang based on your spice preference.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.
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