Easy Korean Beef Bowls – A 15-Minute Weeknight Dinner
Thesre Koean Beef Bowls are a quick, flavorful meal featuring savory, slightly sweet, and spicy ground beef served over rice. Inspired by Korean bulgogi flavors, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes perfect for a busy weeknight!
Ingredients
- For the Beef:
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste or sriracha (adjust to spice level)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional, for extra heat
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked white rice or brown rice
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 small cucumber thinly sliced (optional, for crunch)
- 1 carrot shredded (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef:
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Make the Sauce:
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and rice vinegar. Stir to coat the beef evenly. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide cooked rice into bowls.
- Spoon the Korean beef over the rice.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, cucumber, and shredded carrots.
- Serve And Enjoy!
- Serve hot and enjoy with a side of kimchi for an extra Korean touch!
Notes
- Spicy or Mild? Adjust gochujang or red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Low-Carb? Serve over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps.
- Make It a Meal! Add a fried egg on top for extra richness.
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 16g
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