Description
Ready in under 30 minutes, this Quick and Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights. Juicy ground beef is cooked in a savory-sweet Korean-inspired sauce and spooned over hot white rice, then topped with green onions for the perfect bite. It’s a flavorful and fast meal that satisfies like takeout—perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or a hearty lunch. Great for anyone looking for easy dinner ideas, healthy bowls, or protein-packed food ideas.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
2 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Optional toppings: cucumber slices, kimchi, sesame seeds, fried egg
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Lower heat to medium and add minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the beef and stir to coat evenly. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, warm the cooked white rice.
5. Assemble the bowl by placing rice in a bowl, topping with the beef mixture and chopped green onions.
6. Garnish with your choice of toppings and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, top with a sunny-side-up egg or a drizzle of gochujang.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days—great for meal prep.
Use ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy rice bowl, ground beef recipe, Korean beef bowl, weeknight meals