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Korean ground beef bowl with white rice, fried egg, green onions, and sesame seeds

Korean Ground Beef Bowl with Rice and Sesame Seeds

This Korean Ground Beef Bowl with Rice and Sesame Seeds is an easy, savory-sweet meal with tender ground beef, a lightly thickened sauce, and satisfying rice. It is a quick, flavorful choice for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ground Beef
  • 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Serving
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it into pieces as it browns.
  2. Pour off excess fat if needed. Stir the minced garlic and grated ginger into the beef and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine, then simmer for 3–4 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. If using broccoli, stir the florets into the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until tender.
Preparation
  1. Prepare the rice according to package instructions if it is not already cooked.
Assembly
  1. Portion the cooked rice into bowls and spoon the ground beef mixture over the top, adding the broccoli if using.
  2. Finish each bowl with the sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.