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Korean Ground Beef Bowls Recipe Easy Dinner Ready in 20 Minutes

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A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired ground beef bowl recipe ready in about 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights and packed with sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin (about 1/4 cup / 25g)
  • About 4 cups (800g) cooked white rice (jasmine or short-grain preferred)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice first (15-20 minutes): Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear, then cook according to package directions or in a rice cooker.
  2. Brown the ground beef (5-7 minutes): Heat skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, break apart with spatula, cook until no longer pink and starting to brown. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add garlic and seasonings (1 minute): Lower heat to medium, stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using, cook until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Build the sauce (2-3 minutes): Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Stir to coat beef evenly. Simmer gently until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Add water if too thick.
  5. Assemble and garnish (2 minutes): Spoon cooked rice into bowls, top with saucy ground beef, sprinkle sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds.

Notes

[‘Use fresh garlic for best flavor; jarred garlic tastes flat.’, ‘Don’t rush browning the beef to develop flavor and caramelization.’, ‘Adjust sweetness and saltiness by tasting the sauce before serving.’, ‘Rinse rice before cooking to remove excess starch and keep it fluffy.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.’, ‘Add gochujang for a spicy kick.’, ‘Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days; reheat on stovetop with splash of water or broth.’]

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Keywords: Korean ground beef, easy dinner, quick recipe, weeknight meal, savory beef bowl, garlic beef, sesame oil, soy sauce

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