Description

This Korean Ground Beef Bowl is a quick and flavorful 25-minute meal featuring savory ground beef seasoned with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, served over fluffy rice with optional vegetables and toppings for a delicious and customizable dinner.

Ingredients

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Beef Mixture

1 pound ground beef (80/20 for optimal flavor)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
2 green onions (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
Salt and pepper to taste

Rice

2 cups cooked rice (jasmine, basmati, or brown rice)

Optional Toppings and Vegetables

Vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, or spinach
Sesame seeds
Sliced cucumber
Kimchi or pickled vegetables
1 fried egg (optional, for added richness)

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Instructions

Prepare the Rice: Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to your preferred method: stovetop by simmering with 2 cups water for 15 minutes covered, rice cooker following manufacturer’s instructions, or Instant Pot on high pressure for 3 minutes with natural release. Let rice rest before fluffing.
Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until no longer pink, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Add Aromatics: Drain excess fat if needed. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Season the Beef: Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and chopped green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for a couple of minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Assemble the Bowl: Spoon cooked rice into bowls, layer the seasoned ground beef on top, add optional steamed or raw vegetables as desired, and garnish with sesame seeds, extra green onions, and optional toppings like kimchi or a fried egg.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
Use 80/20 ground beef for best flavor, but leaner options can be used for lower fat.
Vegetables can be customized to your liking and served raw, steamed, or sautéed.
A fried egg on top adds extra richness and protein.
This recipe can be easily doubled or halved based on servings needed.