Description
Enjoy the flavors of Korean cuisine with this quick and easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl recipe. Savory and slightly sweet, this dish is perfect for a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional for thickening)
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat sesame oil. Add ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Prepare the Sauce: Stir in garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, red pepper flakes, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Thicken the Sauce: For a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Assemble: Serve the beef mixture over warm rice and top with shredded carrots, steamed broccoli, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
