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Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls

These Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls are a quick and easy dinner made with savory ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and brown sugar served over fluffy rice. This simple one pan meal is packed with flavor, ready in just 20 minutes, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 green onions sliced

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions until soft and fluffy. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces until fully browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the beef. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, making sure it does not burn.
  4. Pour in the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir well until the sugar dissolves and the beef is evenly coated.
  5. Let the mixture simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and sticks to the beef.
  6. Spoon cooked rice into serving bowls, spreading it evenly.
  7. Add the beef mixture on top of the rice. Spoon extra sauce over the top if desired.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes
  • Use low sodium soy sauce if preferred
  • Add vegetables or toppings for variety