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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a fast, flavorful meal made with savory ground beef cooked in a sweet and savory Korean-style sauce, then served over rice. It’s one of the best easy dinners ground beef options for busy nights and works perfectly for beef lunches, meal prep, or planning dinner for a week. Simple ingredients, bold flavor, and ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Red pepper flakes for heat
  • Broccoli carrots, or bell peppers

Method
 

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add ground beef.
  3. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
  4. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
  6. Pour sauce over the beef and stir well to coat evenly.
  7. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  8. Spoon beef mixture over bowls of rice.
  9. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm.
  10. Notes
  11. Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
  12. For dinner ideas ground beef healthy, serve over cauliflower rice or add extra vegetables.
  13. This recipe is excellent for meal prep and reheats well.
  14. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  15. Freeze cooked beef (without rice) for up to 2 months.

Notes

 
Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
For dinner ideas ground beef healthy, serve over cauliflower rice or add extra vegetables.
This recipe is excellent for meal prep and reheats well.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze cooked beef (without rice) for up to 2 months.