Korean Ground Beef Bowl (25-Minute Recipe)
A quick, vibrant Korean-inspired meal featuring tender ground beef glazed with soy sauce, sesame oil, and aromatic spices. Served over fluffy rice with fresh vegetables and optional toppings like kimchi for a nutritious, customizable dish perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 bowls 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cooked rice
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame seeds
Optional: kimchi, green onions, soy sauce for serving
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking into pieces.
Drizzle soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger over the beef. Cook 3-4 minutes until glazed.
Add bell pepper and broccoli to the skillet. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes until vegetables soften.
Serve beef mixture over warm rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Optional: Top with kimchi or a splash of rice vinegar for tang.
Notes
Cook rice while preparing the beef for optimal timing.
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
Use vegetables like carrots or zucchini for variation.
Store leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg