Description
A quick and flavorful Korean Beef and Rice Bowl recipe featuring tender ground beef simmered in a savory and slightly sweet sauce, served over hot cooked rice. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with a delicious umami kick and optional garnishes of green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups hot cooked white or brown rice, divided
Optional Garnishes
- Sliced green onion
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the beef and garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble the ground beef along with the minced garlic until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease from the skillet to keep the dish light.
- Add the sauce ingredients: Once the beef is browned, add the light brown sugar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the mixture: Let the beef sauce simmer gently for about 5 minutes, or until it is heated through and flavors meld together.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the hot cooked white or brown rice evenly among four bowls, then spoon the beef mixture over the rice.
- Add optional garnishes: Top each bowl with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired, adding extra flavor and texture. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes depending on your heat preference.
- Brown or white rice can be used based on dietary preference.
- For a low-sodium option, use low or no-sodium soy sauce.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for a larger group.
