Description
Savory Korean-inspired ground beef served over rice with fresh vegetables, sesame oil, and optional garnishes like kimchi and fried egg. A quick and flavorful meal bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Korean Ground Beef:
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Bowl Base:
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups carrots, julienned
- 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 green onions, chopped
Optional Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
- Kimchi
- Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- Extra green onions
- Fried egg
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Rinse 2 cups rice until water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions. Let rest 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart until browned. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Prepare Vegetables: Julienne carrots, slice cucumbers, wash spinach, and chop green onions.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a base of rice. Add beef. Arrange veggies around the bowl. Garnish with sesame seeds, kimchi, fried egg, or other toppings.
Notes
Swap rice with cauliflower rice for a lighter option. Add sautéed zucchini or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Korean ground beef bowl, beef rice bowl, Korean dinner, bibimbap-style bowl