Description
Sizzling Korean Ground Beef Bowl blends bold flavors with irresistible comfort, delivering a quick weeknight meal packed with savory goodness. Tender beef mingles with aromatic spices, promising you a delightful culinary journey through authentic Korean cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Garnish and Serving:
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Blend ground beef with soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated for maximum flavor infusion.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, creating an ideal cooking surface for the beef mixture.
- Transfer seasoned beef into the hot skillet, using a spatula to break it into small, uniform pieces while cooking for 5-7 minutes at 350°F, stirring periodically until meat browns completely and loses its pink color.
- Verify beef’s doneness by checking its color and texture, then remove skillet from heat to prevent overcooking.
- Perform a quick taste test, adjusting seasonings as needed by adding extra soy sauce or brown sugar to balance the flavor profile.
- Construct the bowl by layering steamed white rice as a foundation, then generously top with the prepared beef mixture.
- Complete the dish by sprinkling chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the beef, creating a visually appealing and aromatic Korean-inspired meal ready to be savored immediately.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or gochugaru for spice lovers who want an extra kick.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier alternative that maintains similar flavor profiles.
- Meal prep-friendly recipe that stays fresh in refrigerator for 3-4 days, making it perfect for quick lunches or busy weeknight dinners.
- Consider using low-sodium soy sauce and reducing brown sugar for diabetic-friendly or heart-healthy dietary modifications without compromising authentic Korean taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg