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A delicious Korean Ground Beef Bowl topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

Korean Ground Beef Bowl

This Korean Ground Beef Bowl combines savory beef and vibrant vegetables, creating a delicious and nutritious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef You can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
Garnish
  • Green onions, sliced For garnish
  • Sesame seeds For garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Beef
  1. In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Adding Aromatics
  1. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  2. Pour the sauce over the cooked beef and stir to combine.
Adding the Veggies
  1. Add the broccoli florets and shredded carrots to the skillet, mixing them into the beef mixture.
  2. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Serving
  1. Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture over a bed of cooked rice.
  2. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

You can easily substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. This recipe makes for excellent leftovers; store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.