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Korean Ground Beef Bowls

Korean Ground Beef Bowls
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Korean Ground Beef Bowls are a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender ground beef seasoned with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and a touch of sweetness, served over steamed rice. Ready in under 20 minutes, this savory dish offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and mildly spicy flavors that is family-friendly and easy to customize for various dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Beef Mixture

  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

Garnishes & Serving

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups steamed white jasmine or short-grain rice (or cauliflower rice for low-carb option)
  • Optional: sesame seeds, toasted sesame oil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Finely mince fresh garlic and ginger, then slice green onions. Prepare rice by steaming if not using leftovers.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no longer pink and evenly browned. Drain excess fat if desired.
  3. Add Aromatics and Sauce: Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes directly into the beef. Let simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
  4. Garnish and Serve: Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle sliced green onions on top and serve the beef mixture warm over steamed rice. Optionally, garnish with sesame seeds or a drizzle of toasted sesame oil.

Notes

  • Don’t skip fresh garlic and ginger as they elevate the dish’s flavor dramatically.
  • Use a hot skillet to develop a nice sear on the beef for richer taste.
  • Adjust brown sugar amount to your preferred sweetness level.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy optimal texture and flavor.
  • Cook or prep rice in advance to save time on busy nights.

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