Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls
A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired dish with sweet and savory ground beef served over hot rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. A perfect weeknight meal that comes together in 20 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for sauce
- 1 Skillet large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef 90% lean
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups hot cooked white or brown rice
- sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Drain excess grease from the skillet.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve over hot cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage. Reheat with a splash of water to keep the beef moist.