🇰🇷 Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls – Fast, Flavorful & Filling

Introduction:

If you’re short on time but still craving big, bold flavors, these Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls are your perfect go-to. Inspired by Korean bulgogi, this recipe uses ground beef for a faster, easier take on the classic, without sacrificing the sweet-savory-spicy goodness that makes Korean cuisine so addictive.

The beef is browned and simmered in a garlicky soy sauce glaze with hints of brown sugar, sesame, and ginger. Served over fluffy white rice and topped with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional spicy sriracha or kimchi, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like it’s been simmering all day.

Ingredients:

For the Beef:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
  
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
• ¼ cup soy sauce
  
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
  
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
  
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
  
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  
• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
  

For the Bowls:

• 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
  
• Optional toppings: kimchi, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, fried egg, sriracha, gochujang
  

Instructions:

1. Cook the Beef:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon (5–7 minutes).
  
• Drain excess fat if needed. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  

2. Add the Sauce:

• Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  
• Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
  

3. Assemble the Bowls:

• Divide warm rice into bowls.
  
• Top with the Korean ground beef, then garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  
• Add any desired toppings like kimchi, fried egg, or veggies.
  

Tips & Variations:

• Make it low-carb by serving over cauliflower rice.
  
• Swap beef for ground turkey, pork, or plant-based meat.
  
• Add sautéed spinach or bok choy for extra greens.
  

Image Prompt:

A clean white bowl filled with steamed white rice, topped with glistening Korean-style ground beef garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. On the side, a sunny-side-up egg, cucumber slices, and a dollop of kimchi. Warm, natural lighting with chopsticks resting nearby.

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Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls – Easy, Sweet & Savory Meal

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Quick and flavorful Korean ground beef and rice bowls made with soy, garlic, and sesame. A perfect 30-minute weeknight dinner bursting with sweet-savory goodness!