Description
This Korean Beef Bowls recipe is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal featuring ground beef cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar, served over steaming rice. It offers bold Korean-inspired flavors in a simple and satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the beef and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add Sauces and Seasoning: Stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil, mixing well to coat the beef evenly with the flavorful sauce.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Spoon the Korean beef over bowls of cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh burst of flavor.
Notes
- Add steamed broccoli, carrots, or peas to the beef mixture for extra vegetables and nutrition.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken if preferred for a leaner protein option.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar or soy sauce according to your taste preference for sweetness or saltiness.
- Serve with a side of kimchi for authentic Korean flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean Inspired
