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Korean Ground Beef Bowl – A Quick, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Favorite

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This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick, flavorful weeknight meal made with savory-sweet ground beef, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, served over rice with fresh toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or low-sodium)

  • 2–3 tbsp brown sugar

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or gochugaru

  • 2–3 green onions, chopped (whites and greens separated)

  • 2 cups cooked white rice

  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef until browned, about 5–6 minutes.

  • Add garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onions. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil.

  • Pour sauce into beef and simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.

  • Serve beef over rice. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Add a fried egg for richness.

  • Swap rice for cauliflower rice for low-carb version.

  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to 4 days.

Find it online: https://besthomeflavors.com/korean-ground-beef-bowl-a-quick-flavor-packed-weeknight-favorite/