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Korean Ground Beef Bowls

Korean ground beef bowls served over rice, and ready in less then 30 minutes. This easy dinner is one of our family's favorites!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 367 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger *
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce , crushed red pepper flakes, or chili garlic sauce
  • 1 bunch green onion , chopped
  • hot cooked brown or white rice , for serving
  • fresh cucumber , sliced, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Season beef with black pepper and add to skillet. Cook, stirring and crumbling into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned. Drain excess grease. (Optional: put beef in a food processor. Pulse it 2-3 times into very small pieces, and then return it to the pan.)
  2. Add sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, and sriracha (or crushed red pepper of chili sauce). Cook for a few minutes, allowing some of the sauce to absorb into the meat.
  3. Add half of the chopped green onions, reserving the rest for garnish. Serve over hot cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onion.

Notes

  • Ginger: fresh is best for this recipe, (TIP freeze the leftover root for use in another recipe), or substitute 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger.
  • Meat: could substitute ground turkey or chicken.
  • Make Ahead Instructions: This is a great meal to make a few hours or day ahead of time--it reheats well on the stove!
  • Freezing Instructions: Allow the mixture to cool, then place in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then rewarm on the stove.

Nutrition Information

Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 2264mg (94%) Potassium 570mg (16%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Vitamin C 3.2mg (4%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 4.3mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367

% Daily Value*

Calories 367kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 2264mg 94%
Potassium 570mg 12%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 30IU 1%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 4%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 4.3mg 24%

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