Description
Korean ground beef bowls bring sizzling flavors straight from Seoul’s street kitchens to your dinner table. Savory, spicy meat nestled over steamed rice creates a quick weeknight meal that satisfies deep hunger and craves comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Aromatics and Garnishes:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm a skillet with sesame oil and sauté minced garlic until its aromatic essence permeates the kitchen.
- Introduce ground beef to the pan, methodically breaking it into delicate crumbles while achieving a rich, golden-brown sear.
- Carefully drain any accumulated fat to ensure a lean and flavorful base.
- Infuse the meat with a harmonious blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify during a gentle simmer.
- Transfer the savory beef mixture atop a bed of steamed rice, creating a delectable canvas for your culinary creation.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and taste by sprinkling freshly chopped green onions and a delicate dusting of sesame seeds across the surface.
- Serve immediately to capture the optimal temperature and textural experience of this Korean-inspired comfort meal.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by using high-quality, lean ground beef with minimal fat content for a cleaner, more concentrated taste.
- Balance heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes to suit personal spice tolerance, ensuring a customized dining experience.
- Enhance nutritional value by substituting rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb, keto-friendly alternative that maintains the dish’s authentic Korean essence.
- Elevate presentation and texture by toasting sesame seeds briefly before sprinkling, releasing their nutty aroma and adding a delightful crunch to the beef bowl.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg