Description
A flavorful and quick Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls recipe featuring savory marinated beef served over hot rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Beef Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef 90% lean
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
To Serve
- 2 cups hot cooked white or brown rice
- sliced green onions for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and minced garlic, breaking the meat into crumbles with a spatula until the beef is fully browned and no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease from the skillet.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and pepper until combined.
- Simmer the Beef with Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked ground beef in the skillet. Stir well to coat the beef evenly and let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Spoon the flavorful ground beef over hot cooked white or brown rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease; turkey or chicken can be substituted for a lighter option.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes according to desired spice level.
- Brown sugar can be replaced with honey or maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- Leftover beef mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated for quick meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
