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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

Korean Ground Beef Bowl

Quick 15-minute Korean-inspired ground beef bowl with bold gochujang flavors served over rice for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick & Easy Meals
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 425

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 or 85/15
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean red pepper paste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 green onions green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add minced garlic to the beef and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, and ground ginger until well combined.
  4. Pour the sauce over the cooked beef in the skillet. Stir well to coat all the meat evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with the Korean ground beef mixture.
  6. Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over each bowl. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 26gFat: 15gSodium: 890mgFiber: 2g

Notes

Adjust gochujang amount based on your spice preference - start with 1 tablespoon for milder heat. Serve with cucumber kimchi or steamed vegetables for added nutrition. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat perfectly in the microwave.

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