Korean Ground Beef Bowl: Easy Recipe for a Quick Weeknight Dinner
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Cooked rice (2 cups)
- Fresh vegetables for topping (cucumber, carrots, green onions, avocado)
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess grease.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Pour over the beef and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice and add your choice of fresh toppings like sliced cucumbers, shredded carrots, green onions, or avocado.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg