Korean Beef Bowls
Korean Beef Bowls are a quick and flavorful meal that brings the vibrant tastes of Korea to your dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil until it shimmers.
- Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned and no longer pink, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar; simmer for 3-4 minutes to blend flavors.
- Remove from heat and mix in chopped green onions.
- Serve over cooked rice in bowls.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the beef for at least one hour before cooking.
- Substitute ground beef with chicken or tofu for different protein options.
- Top with sesame seeds or chili flakes for an extra kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg