Description
A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring savory ground beef, bright vegetables, and a delicious soy-brown sugar glaze, perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or spiralized
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- Optional: fried egg, gochujang drizzle, or extra veggies
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the beef and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls: Add a serving of rice, top with ground beef mixture, and arrange cucumber slices and carrots.
- Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Notes
For best freshness, add cucumbers and carrots just before serving. Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Korean beef, quick dinner, ground beef bowl