Description
A quick and flavorful Korean Ground Beef Bowl with tender beef, savory-sweet sauce, fluffy rice, and crisp fresh toppings. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
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
1. Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 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, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
5. Assemble the bowls: Add a serving of rice, top with ground beef mixture, and arrange cucumber slices and carrots on the side.
6. Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and an optional fried egg. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra spice, add gochujang or sriracha to the sauce.
Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Keywords: Korean ground beef bowl, bulgogi beef bowl, quick Korean recipe, weeknight dinner, beef rice bowl