Korean Beef Bowl Recipe
This Korean Beef Bowl recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. The savory and slightly sweet beef mixture is served over steamed rice, topped with green onions and sesame seeds for a delicious meal.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
For the beef:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ginger.
- Cook the beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Combine and simmer: Stir in the soy sauce mixture and green onions. Simmer until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve hot over steamed rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Korean Beef Bowl, Ground Beef Recipe, Easy Korean Recipe