Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowls
Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowls offer a quick and delicious weeknight meal bursting with flavor. Tender ground beef is sautéed with aromatic garlic and ginger, then combined with savory soy sauce and sweet brown sugar. Finished with vibrant veggies like carrots and bell peppers, this dish is not only satisfying but also visually enticing. In just 30 minutes, you can create a delightful dinner that transports you to the heart of Korea without leaving your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil and sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar; simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Add sliced carrots and bell peppers; cook until veggies are tender yet vibrant (about 3 minutes).
- Serve the beef mixture over cooked rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg