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A delicious Korean Ground Beef Bowl topped with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, served in a ceramic bowl.

Classic Korean Ground Beef Bowl

This classic Korean Ground Beef Bowl features savory ground beef simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce, served over rice with fresh garnishes such as green onions and sesame seeds. It's a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal perfect for a weeknight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean chili paste), optional
For Serving & Garnish
  • Cooked rice for serving (white or brown)
  • Green onions sliced, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
Optional Toppings
  • Shredded carrots
  • kimchi
  • a fried egg
  • sriracha

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spoon
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, draining excess fat afterward.
  2. While beef cooks, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and optional gochujang in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Pour the sauce over the browned beef, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
  4. Divide cooked rice among serving bowls and top with the Korean ground beef mixture.
  5. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds; add optional toppings like shredded carrots, kimchi, or a fried egg before serving.

Notes

Adjust gochujang to your preferred spice level. For a complete meal, serve with a side of steamed vegetables.