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Korean Beef Bowls

Korean Beef Bowls combine savory ground beef, garlic, and a sweet soy sauce for a quick, flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Green onions for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • White rice for serving

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground beef, crumbling it as it cooks for 4-5 minutes and drain excess fat.
  • Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
  • Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and crushed red-pepper flakes.
  • Pour sauce over cooked beef and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve over white rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Use high-quality ground beef for better flavor.
Adjust spiciness with red-pepper flakes to suit your taste.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg