Korean Ground Beef Bowl – Your New Favorite Quick Takeout Alternative
Quick & Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a fast takeout-style dinner made with savory-sweet ground beef, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce served over fluffy rice. This beef bowl is perfect for busy weeknights when you want bold flavor in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef
3 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups cooked rice
Green onions (optional)
Sesame seeds (optional)
Shredded carrots (optional)
Sliced cucumbers (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat and drain excess fat.
- Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve hot over cooked rice and top with optional garnishes.
Notes
For meal prep, store beef and rice separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.