Description
This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick skillet dinner with bold sesame-soy flavor, tender beef, and easy toppings. It’s perfect for weeknight dinner, family dinner, meal prep, and a balanced healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 for optimal flavor)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine, basmati, or brown rice)
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, sliced cucumber, kimchi, or pickled vegetables
- Optional ingredients: vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, or spinach)
- Optional: egg (a fried egg on top for added richness)
Instructions
- Prepare the rice using your preferred method (stove, rice cooker, or Instant Pot) and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Break it apart and brown until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat if needed. Add the minced garlic and ginger and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and chopped green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 1–2 minutes so flavors meld.
- Assemble bowls with rice on the bottom, ground beef on top, and optional vegetables around or over the beef.
- Finish with sesame seeds, extra green onions, and toppings like cucumber, kimchi, pickled vegetables, or a fried egg.
Notes
- For meal prep, store beef + rice together and keep fresh toppings separate so they stay crisp.
- For a healthy dinner, use brown rice and add broccoli or spinach.
- For gluten-free, swap soy sauce for tamari.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 550g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 30g
Keywords: Korean Ground Beef Bowl