Description
Savory Korean Ground Beef Bowl brings dynamic flavors dancing across your palate with tender, spicy meat nestled over fluffy rice. Fragrant garlic, soy sauce, and green onions create an irresistible melody you cannot wait to devour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) ground beef (85% lean)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- ¼ cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) brown sugar or honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sriracha
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) red pepper flakes
- 1 cup steamed broccoli or carrots
Instructions
- Sizzle Beef: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium flame, add ground beef and methodically crumble while cooking until a rich golden-brown color develops, approximately 5-7 minutes. Eliminate excess grease if necessary.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Incorporate minced garlic and ginger, stirring continuously for one minute to release their intense fragrance and develop deep flavor profiles.
- Flavor Fusion: Introduce soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, and red pepper flakes into the skillet. Blend thoroughly and allow the mixture to simmer, creating a harmonious and complex taste experience for 2-3 minutes.
- Culinary Composition: Layer the savory beef mixture atop warm steamed rice, garnishing with freshly chopped green onions, delicate sesame seeds, and optional steamed vegetable medley to elevate the dish’s visual and textural appeal.
Notes
- Remove excess grease after browning beef to prevent a greasy, heavy dish and ensure a cleaner, more appetizing flavor profile.
- Adjust sriracha and red pepper flakes based on personal heat tolerance, allowing customization for mild or spicy preferences.
- Experiment with various steamed or roasted vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or snap peas to add nutritional value and texture contrast.
- Prepare beef mixture in advance and store separately from rice, making this recipe perfect for quick weeknight dinners or lunch meal preparations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg