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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

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This easy Korean ground beef bowl is a 20-minute dinner packed with sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors. It features ground beef cooked in a Korean-inspired sauce, served over rice with fresh veggies and customizable toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or maple syrup as substitute)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (about 300g; or cauliflower rice for low-carb)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted if possible)
  • Optional: Fried egg
  • Optional: Kimchi
  • Optional: Sriracha or Gochujang

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and rice vinegar. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 4-5 minutes until mostly browned and some crispy bits form. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce over the browned beef. Stir well to coat and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the beef.
  5. Scoop about 1 cup of cooked rice into each serving bowl.
  6. Top with a generous spoonful of Korean ground beef.
  7. Add shredded carrots and cucumber slices around the edges.
  8. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
  9. Optional: Add a fried egg or kimchi on top for extra flavor.
  10. Serve immediately while hot. For meal prep, keep beef and rice separate until serving.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. For low-carb, use cauliflower rice. Ground turkey or plant-based meat can be substituted for beef. Adjust spice level with more or less red pepper flakes or gochujang. Add veggies like bell peppers or snap peas for extra crunch. Store beef and rice separately for meal prep. Sauce can be doubled for extra flavor.

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