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Easy Flavor-Packed Korean Ground Beef Bowl Recipe for Quick Healthy Meals

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A quick and easy Korean ground beef bowl with rice, packed with savory, sweet, and umami flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, delivering comforting and satisfying taste in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80% lean)
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (370 g)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Optional toppings: sesame seeds, shredded carrots, steamed broccoli

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 cup (185 g) uncooked white or brown rice according to package instructions. Rinse grains under cold water until water runs clear for fluffy rice. Set aside and keep warm.
  2. While rice cooks, mince garlic and grate ginger. Slice green onions thinly for garnish.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no pink remains and beef starts to brown, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes if using. Pour sauce into skillet and stir to coat beef evenly.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce thickens slightly and clings to beef, about 3-4 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  7. Turn off heat and drizzle toasted sesame oil over beef. Stir to combine.
  8. Spoon cooked rice into bowls, top with Korean ground beef mixture, and garnish with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds or shredded carrots.

Notes

Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor. Properly brown the beef for caramelized depth. Drain excess fat if beef is fatty. Adjust sauce sweetness and saltiness to taste. This dish reheats well and is great for meal prep. For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce. Protein swaps include ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles. Rice alternatives like cauliflower rice or quinoa can be used.

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