KOREAN GROUND BEEF AND RICE BOWLS

 

KOREAN GROUND BEEF AND RICE BOWLS

These Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls are fast, budget-friendly, and loaded with sweet-savory umami flavor. Juicy ground beef is simmered in a garlic-ginger soy glaze, spooned over fluffy rice, and finished with fresh, crunchy toppings. Perfect for busy weeknights—and even better as leftovers.

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⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 30 minutes, one skillet

• Sweet, savory, slightly spicy Korean-inspired flavors

• Customizable bowls for everyone

• Meal-prep friendly and reheats beautifully

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🛒 Ingredients

Beef

• 1½ lbs (700 g) ground beef (80/20 preferred)

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

Korean-Style Sauce

• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• ⅓ cup brown sugar (or honey)

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste, optional but recommended)

• 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, optional for thicker sauce)

• ½ tsp black pepper

Bowls

• 3 cups cooked jasmine or short-grain rice

• 2 green onions, sliced

• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Optional Toppings (Highly Recommended)

• Fried or soft-boiled eggs

• Shredded carrots

• Sliced cucumber

• Kimchi

• Pickled radish

• Sriracha or chili oil

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Ground Beef

• Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

• Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up well.

• Drain excess fat if needed.

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2️⃣ Make the Sauce

• In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, black pepper, and cornstarch slurry (if using).

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3️⃣ Simmer & Glaze

• Pour sauce over beef.

• Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5–7 minutes, stirring until glossy and thickened.

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4️⃣ Assemble the Bowls

• Spoon hot rice into bowls.

• Top with Korean ground beef.

• Finish with green onions, sesame seeds, and your favorite toppings.

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🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Add a fried egg for richness

• Serve with steamed broccoli or sautéed spinach

• Wrap beef in lettuce cups for a low-carb option

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🔥 Pro Tips for Best Flavor

• Use 80/20 ground beef for juiciness

• Gochujang adds depth—not just heat

• Let sauce simmer briefly to caramelize

• Taste and adjust sweetness or spice before serving

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🧊 Meal Prep & Storage

• Fridge: Up to 4 days in airtight containers

• Freezer: Beef only, up to 2 months

• Reheat: Skillet or microwave with a splash of water

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🌶️ Easy Variations

• Spicy: Add extra gochujang or chili flakes

• Healthy: Use ground turkey or lean beef

• Extra Veggies: Stir in bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini

• Low-Sugar: Replace brown sugar with monk fruit or erythritol

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound lean ground beef 90% lean
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups hot cooked white or brown rice
• sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large skillet cook the ground beef and garlic breaking it into crumbles over medium heat until no longer pink.

In a small bowl whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes and pepper. 

Pour over the ground beef and let simmer for another minute or two.

Serve over hot rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. 

Cool. Enjoy the KOREAN GROUND BEEF AND RICE BOWLS recipe !!!

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