Korean Ground Beef Bowl
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful dish combining ground beef with a sweet and savory sauce, served over a bed of rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 2 serving bowls
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add minced garlic and ground ginger to the skillet. Stir and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour this sauce over the browned beef. Stir well to coat the meat evenly.
- Add the shredded carrots to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the carrots are tender.
- Serve the beef mixture over cooked rice in individual bowls.
- Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Notes
You can customize this dish by adding other vegetables such as bell peppers or snap peas.
For a unique twist, serve it with a fried egg on top.
Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the crushed red pepper flakes.
Enjoy your Korean Ground Beef Bowl with kimchi on the side for added flavor.