Description
Sizzling Korean Ground Beef Bowl delivers authentic Seoul street flavors in a quick weeknight dinner. Tender beef seasoned with savory soy and sweet-spicy gochujang creates a delicious meal that lets you explore Korea’s bold culinary traditions with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (85% lean recommended)
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (or more for spice)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish and Side Ingredients:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 cups cooked white rice (or brown rice)
- 1 cup steamed broccoli or carrots (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet over medium heat, drizzle sesame oil, and introduce ground beef. Crumble the meat while cooking until it transforms into a rich, caramel-brown color, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Eliminate any excess fat from the skillet, then incorporate finely chopped garlic and ginger. Allow the aromatics to dance and release their intense fragrances for roughly one minute.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by introducing soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, and red pepper flakes into the beef mixture. Thoroughly integrate the ingredients, creating a glossy, harmonious coating that simmers and develops depth for 2-3 minutes.
- Select a pristine bowl and create a foundation of fluffy, steamed rice. Gently transfer the seasoned beef atop the rice, ensuring an even distribution.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling freshly sliced green onions and a delicate shower of sesame seeds across the surface.
- Optional: Complement the beef bowl with a side of lightly steamed seasonal vegetables for added nutrition and texture.
- Grab utensils, mix the components thoroughly, and savor the complex, tantalizing Korean-inspired culinary creation.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of this dish.
- Swap traditional rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb, keto-friendly alternative that maintains the same delicious flavor profile.
- Toast sesame seeds before sprinkling to enhance their nutty aroma and add a subtle crunch to the bowl.
- For a vegetarian twist, replace ground beef with crumbled firm tofu or plant-based meat alternatives, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg