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A close-up of a Korean Ground Beef Bowl, featuring seasoned ground beef over white rice, topped with fresh green onions and sesame seeds.

Korean Ground Beef Bowl

This recipe for Korean Ground Beef Bowl is perfect for busy individuals and families looking for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal. It offers a satisfying and visually appealing dish that fuses different cuisines.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes or more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
For the Beef
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
For Garnish
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ginger.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and green onions until well combined. Allow to simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a versatile dish. You can serve it over rice or noodles. Feel free to adjust the spice level to your preference.

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