Description
These Korean Ground Beef Bowls are a delicious and easy weeknight meal. Flavorful seasoned beef cooked with garlic, ginger, and a savory-sweet sauce, served over rice and garnished with fresh green onions. A satisfying dish with a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
For the beef:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the sauce:
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, or chili garlic sauce
For serving:
- 1 bunch green onion, chopped
- Hot cooked brown or white rice
- Fresh cucumber, sliced
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef with black pepper and add to skillet. Cook, stirring and crumbling into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add flavors: Add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, and Sriracha (or crushed red pepper or chili sauce). Cook for a few minutes, allowing some of the sauce to absorb into the meat.
- Finish and serve: Add half of the chopped green onions, reserving the rest for garnish. Serve over hot cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onion.
Notes
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of Sriracha or chili sauce used.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
