Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal ingredients, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
- Savory & Sweet: The combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic creates a balanced and flavorful sauce.
- Customizable: You can easily adjust the spice level or add your favorite vegetables to the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
Directions
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Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
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Make the Sauce: Add minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
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Serve: Serve the Korean beef over a bed of cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Servings and Timing
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Variations
- Spicy Korean Beef Bowl: Add a teaspoon of gochujang (Korean chili paste) or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Vegetable Additions: Stir in vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or spinach for added nutrition.
- Alternative Proteins: Use ground turkey, chicken, or tofu for a different protein option.
Storage/Reheating
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of water or broth to prevent it from drying out.
Conclusion
This Easy Korean Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the delicious tastes of Korean cuisine into your kitchen. With tender beef, a savory-sweet sauce, and easy-to-make rice, it’s the perfect meal for busy nights!
Korean Beef Bowl
This Easy Korean Beef Bowl is a flavorful, quick meal made with ground beef, cooked in a savory-sweet Korean-inspired sauce. Served over rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds, it’s a perfect dish for busy weeknights or a satisfying dinner anytime.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
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Cook the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
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Make the Sauce:
- Add minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ground ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
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Serve:
- Serve the Korean beef over a bed of cooked rice.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Spicy Korean Beef Bowl: Add gochujang (Korean chili paste) or red pepper flakes to increase the spice level.
- Vegetable Additions: Stir in bell peppers, carrots, or spinach for added nutrition.
- Alternative Proteins: Use ground turkey, chicken, or tofu as an alternative to beef.
