Quick and Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl
A fast, flavorful Korean-inspired dish with tender ground beef in a sweet and savory sauce, served over fluffy rice. Ready in 25 minutes, this weeknight staple balances pantry-staple simplicity with bold umami and citrusy depth.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 bowls
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Heat 1 tbsp soy sauce in a skillet
Brown ground beef until no longer pink
Add garlic, ginger, remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and sesame oil
Reduce sauce for 3-4 minutes until thickened
Cook rice separately per package instructions
Serve beef-topping rice bowl, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds
Notes
Use ground turkey for lighter version
Substitute coconut aminos if avoiding soy
Add steamed broccoli or kimchi for extra texture
Store leftovers in airtight containers up to 3 days