Korean Beef Bowl
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.97 out of 5 stars
(432)
Ingredients
4 servings
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes, or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
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Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and ginger.
Step 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.
Step 3
Stir in soy sauce mixture and green onions until well combined, allowing to simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Serve immediately, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds, if desired.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
Use reduced sodium soy sauce for less salt without compromising flavor.
You can use ground pork, chicken or turkey, tofu or plant-based ground beef.
Add vegetables like mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, or snow peas for a heartier meal.
Top your bowls with a fried egg for more protein.
Serve with grains like white rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, quinoa, or farro.
Perfect for meal prep for the week ahead.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Freezer-friendly:
freeze leftovers in individual freezer bags, thaw overnight, and reheat on the stovetop with a tablespoon of water.
