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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

Korean Ground Beef Bowl: A Cozy Meal for Your Weeknight

Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights, customizable with fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (90% lean or leaner) or ground turkey/veggie crumbles for lighter option
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup as substitute
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic or garlic powder if out of fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger or ground ginger in small amounts
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion or red/white onions as alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to spice preference
  • 2 stalks Green Onions or chives as substitute
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin omit/replaced with extra rice vinegar and pinch of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil or neutral oil for lighter taste
For Serving
  • 4 servings Cooked Rice (white or brown) or quinoa for gluten-free option
  • 2 cups Various Cooked Veggies (e.g., spinach, broccoli) incorporate seasonal veggies
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds optional for garnish
  • 1 cup Kimchi or pickled veggies
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Small bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Korean Ground Beef Bowl
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until well combined. Set aside for later use.
  2. Warm neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Add ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and diced yellow onion; sauté until onions are translucent.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the beef. Stir and allow to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Taste the mixture and adjust with salt if needed.
  7. Spoon the beef mixture over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds and cooked vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This bowl is great for meal prep, storing leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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