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Korean Beef Bowl

A quick, high-protein dish with savory-sweet ground beef served over rice. Ready in 25 minutes—perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 85/15 recommended
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 4 cups cooked white rice preferably day-old
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • mixing bowl
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned (about 5–7 minutes).
  2. While beef cooks, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
  3. Drain excess fat from beef. Pour sauce into skillet and stir. Let simmer 2–3 minutes so beef absorbs the flavors.
  4. Sprinkle in red pepper flakes. Stir and adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Spoon hot rice into serving bowls. Top with saucy beef.
  6. Add green onions and sesame seeds over each bowl before serving.

Notes

Add gochujang for more heat. Top with fried egg for extra protein. Serve with veggies or kimchi. Store up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze up to 3 months.