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Korean beef bowl recipe for easy weeknight dinners
Emily

Korean Beef Bowl

This savory and satisfying Korean-style beef bowl is the perfect solution for busy weeknights. Featuring tender ground beef stir-fried with aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and a balanced sweet-and-savory soy glaze, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavors in under fifteen minutes. It is a one-pan meal that is easily customizable with various toppings and serves as an excellent weeknight staple for the whole family.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15 or 90/10 lean)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook for 3-5 minutes until fully browned.
  5. Drain any excess grease if desired.
  6. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and stir well.
  7. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
  8. Serve hot over steamed rice garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Serve over steamed white or brown rice for a complete meal. You can also add steamed broccoli or shredded carrots to increase the vegetable content of the dish.