Description
Korean ground beef bowls offer a quick, flavor-packed meal that combines savory meat with steamed rice. Zesty seasonings and simple ingredients create a satisfying dinner you can easily prepare in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high temperature and sizzle ground beef until thoroughly browned, carefully eliminating surplus grease.
- Infuse the meat with aromatic minced garlic, stirring continuously for approximately 60 seconds to release its robust essence.
- Introduce a vibrant blend of seasonings including brown sugar, rich soy sauce, nutty sesame oil, warm ground ginger, and fiery red pepper flakes, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and meld flavors for 3-4 minutes.
- Artfully arrange the savory beef mixture atop fluffy steamed rice, creating a delectable base for the dish.
- Enhance the presentation and flavor profile by scattering freshly chopped green onions across the surface, adding a crisp, bright finish to the Korean-inspired bowl.
Notes
- Lean meat selection helps reduce excess fat and creates a healthier version of the dish.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on personal spice tolerance for a customizable heat level.
- Consider using cauliflower rice as a low-carb alternative for those following keto or grain-free diets.
- Prep ingredients beforehand ensures quick and smooth cooking process, making this a perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg