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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

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This Korean ground beef bowl is a quick, flavorful, and budget-friendly weeknight dinner that comes together in just 20 minutes. Savory-sweet beef is served over rice with crunchy veggies and a punchy sauce for a comforting, customizable meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef (85/15 preferred)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
  • 2 tbsp (30g) brown sugar (or honey)
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups (370g) cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 cup (150g) shredded carrots (or sliced cucumber)
  • 1/2 cup (50g) sliced green onions (scallions)
  • 1 tbsp (10g) toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • Kimchi, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper until sugar dissolves.
  2. Cook rice according to package instructions if not already prepared.
  3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil if desired, then sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat if needed.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef. Stir well and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
  6. Drizzle an additional 1 tsp sesame oil over the beef and stir to combine.
  7. Divide cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top each with the beef mixture.
  8. Garnish with shredded carrots, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and kimchi if desired. Optionally, top with a fried egg.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles can be substituted for beef. Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes or adding gochujang. Store beef and rice separately for meal prep. Add extra veggies or a fried egg for variety.

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