Korean Ground Beef And Rice Bowls
A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner, these Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls combine savory beef with a sweet and spicy sauce served over fluffy rice, making it a family favorite!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Korean Beef Bowl:
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
To Serve:
- 2 cups hot cooked rice (white or brown)
- sliced green onions for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
For the Beef:
- In a spacious skillet, cook the lean ground beef along with minced garlic over medium heat until it's fully browned and no longer shows any pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour this mixture over the browned beef and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
To Serve:
- Serve the prepared beef over hot rice, and finish with a sprinkle of sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish.