Description
This Korean Beef Bowl recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines savory flavors with a hint of sweetness and spice. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a flavorful lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Flavor: Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, allowing flavors to combine and sauce to slightly thicken.
- Assemble: Divide cooked rice among bowls. Top each with the beef mixture, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and green onions. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter option.
- For extra flavor, add a fried egg on top of each bowl.
- Adjust sweetness and heat by modifying the brown sugar and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
