Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowl Recipe
This Korean rice and ground beef bowl makes for a simple, delicious meal that the entire family will love. Served in a bowl over your favorite rice, the sweet and spicy ground beef gets its characteristic flavor from a simple sauce made of brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 494kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 15/85 or 10/90 fat content
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic minced, or 2 teaspoons
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water cold
Garnish
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons green onions sliced thinly
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the ground beef and cook for about 3 minutes, breaking up any clumps with a spoon.
- Add the black pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic and cook until the beef has a little pink remaining, or about 1-2 minutes more. Next, add the brown sugar, soy sauce and ginger. Cook until all ingredients are bubbling.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth, then add to the skillet and cook until the sauce is bubbly and thick. Remove from heat.
- Serve the Korean ground beef in a bowl over cooked rice, topped with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing instructions: store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheating: reheat in the microwave, or transfer to a saucepan and add a touch of water. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 891mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg