
Classic Korean Ground Beef Bowl
A quick and savory Korean-inspired ground beef dish served over rice, perfect for a weeknight meal. Features tender ground beef coated in a sweet and savory sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
(paid link) - 2 tbsp brown sugar
(paid link) - ¼ cup soy sauce
(paid link) - 1 tbsp sesame oil
(paid link) - 3 cloves garlic
(paid link) - 1 tsp ginger
(paid link) - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
(paid link) - ½ tsp red pepper flakes
(paid link) - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
(paid link) - 4 cups cooked rice
(paid link) - 1 tsp sesame seeds
(paid link) - 2 stalks green onions
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Instructions
- 1
Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Thinly slice the green onions, separating whites from greens.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
5 min
- 4
Pour the prepared sauce over the browned beef. Add the white parts of the green onions. Stir to coat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
2 min
- 5
Serve the Korean ground beef over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and the green parts of the green onions.