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Korean Beef Bowl

This Korean Beef is savory, sweet and a bit spicy. This delicious and simple ground beef recipe is very easy to make, budget friendly and ready in 20 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

For the Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil (toasted Asian sesame oil)
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For The Beef
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
For Serving
  • Cooked white or brown rice or cauliflower rice
  • Seasoned thinly sliced cucumbers optional - see recipe in the notes area
  • Seasoned Shredded carrots optional - see recipe in the notes area
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

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  1. If you would like to make quick pickled cucumbers and carrots, see the recipe at the bottom of this recipe card (NOTES). The pickled veggies will marinate while you cook the beef. If you are not making the veggies, simply go to the next step.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Reserve.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles for about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook until the beef is no longer pink.
  5. Pour the sauce over the beef and simmer for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring as needed.
  6. Serve over cooked warm rice topped with the vegetables. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Drain off some of the fat you rendered from the ground beef, if needed.
  • You can substitute ground ginger if you don't have fresh. Use between 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of dried ginger.
  • Use pure sesame oil also known as roasted sesame oil. It is darker in color and more flavorful than regular sesame oil.
  • To Make The Cucumbers and Carrots: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, 1/2 salt, 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Mix well and pour over the cucumbers and carrots. Let the vegetable pickle while you make the beef.

Nutrition Information

Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 614mg (26%) Potassium 492mg (14%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 1.8mg (2%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% Daily Value*

Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 614mg 26%
Potassium 492mg 10%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 95IU 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 3.4mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.