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A skillet filled with freshly cooked Korean ground beef, simmering in a savory and sweet sauce, ready to be served.
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Korean Ground Beef Bowl (Ready in 20 Minutes!)

An incredibly fast, easy, and flavorful Korean Ground Beef Bowl recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Sauce
  • 1 lb lean ground beef 85/15 or 90/10
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or more, to taste
For Serving
  • 4 cups cooked rice for serving
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Small Bowl
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Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Carefully drain off any excess grease from the skillet.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef. Stir to coat and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  5. Spoon the Korean ground beef over bowls of warm rice. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 28gFat: 22gFiber: 2g

Notes

For extra flavor: Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Storage: Leftover beef can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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