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Flavorful Korean Ground Beef Bowls Easy Homemade Recipe with Veggies and Egg

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A quick and easy Korean-inspired ground beef bowl with fresh veggies and a runny fried egg, perfect for busy weeknights or casual meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio recommended)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
  • Handful (about 1 cup) spinach or baby kale
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 servings cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
  • Sliced green onions for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook 2 cups (about 1 cup uncooked) rice according to package instructions, about 20 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the beef. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce into the beef mixture. Stir well and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. In the same or separate pan, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add carrots and bell peppers and sauté for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  7. Add spinach or baby kale to the veggies and cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  8. In a separate small pan, heat a teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Fry eggs sunny-side up or to your liking.
  9. Divide cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top each with a scoop of Korean ground beef, sautéed veggies, and a fried egg.
  10. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

If sauce is too salty, add a splash of water or squeeze of lime juice to balance. Avoid overcrowding the pan when browning beef for better caramelization. Use fresh ginger for best flavor, but ground ginger powder can substitute. For best egg texture, fry fresh eggs rather than reheating leftovers.

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