Description
Korean ground beef bowls combine savory flavors with simple ingredients for a quick weeknight meal. Hearty rice bases and umami-rich seasonings create a satisfying dining experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Seasonings and Flavoring:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, infusing sesame oil with minced garlic until its aroma fills the kitchen.
- Introduce ground beef to the pan, fragmenting it into delicate crumbles while cooking until achieving a rich, golden-brown hue.
- Incorporate a flavor-packed blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, and fiery crushed red pepper flakes, allowing the mixture to simmer and harmonize for approximately 2-3 minutes until the sauce develops a luscious, slightly thickened consistency.
- Transition the skillet off the heat, elegantly garnishing the beef with a vibrant sprinkle of freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Create a satisfying base by nestling the aromatic, seasoned beef atop a fluffy bed of steamed white rice, ready to be devoured.
Notes
- Swap regular beef for lean ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a healthier, lower-fat version of the dish.
- Toast sesame seeds before sprinkling to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the beef bowl.
- Experiment with different rice options like brown rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa for varied nutritional profiles and textures.
- Keep extra crushed red pepper flakes on the side for heat lovers who want to customize their spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg