Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Korean Ground Beef Bowl recipe featuring tender ground beef cooked with a savory and slightly spicy sauce, served over fluffy rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal with authentic Korean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Sauce
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
To Serve
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced red chili peppers for garnish
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Garlic: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, releasing its aroma into the oil.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Stir occasionally, cooking until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, freshly grated ginger, and gochujang until well combined, creating a balanced sweet, salty, and spicy sauce.
- Add Sauce to Beef: Pour the sauce over the cooked beef in the skillet. Stir well to coat the beef evenly. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors thoroughly.
- Season: Season the beef mixture with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Spoon the beef mixture over cooked white or brown rice. Top with sliced green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Garnish: If desired, garnish each serving with sliced red chili peppers for extra heat and a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Gochujang can be found at Korean markets or in the international aisle of many grocery stores.
- Use lean ground beef to keep the dish healthier and reduce excess grease.
- For a lower sodium version, use low-sodium soy sauce.
- Brown rice can be substituted with jasmine or basmati rice for different textures and flavors.
- Adjust gochujang quantity to control the spice level to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
